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Do It For The Story

Morgan Williams & Stacey Williams-Seiss

Welcome to Do It For The Story with Morgan Williams & Stacey Williams-Seiss, where stories range from “am I getting hit on or hired after this interview?” to “no one tells you what to TRULY expect after having a baby ripped from your loins”. We’ll share our hilarious, outrageous, and sometimes shocking stories of living our best lives — fertility, work, parenting, health, beauty, race and religion — aka everything that’s on our minds. You’ll come for the stories but you’ll stay for the real talk

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57:50

Basically Baywatch Pt. 2

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2024/07/25

Welcome back to part two of Basically Baywatch! During this episode Stacey and Morgan share more stories about the life guarding career including their experience lifeguarding in a retirement community (55 or better!) - it was basically Del Boca Vista. Their time at the retirement community wasn’t all fun and games - they talk about how the pool management company they worked for had them “fake” their pool operators certificates and then the company filed for bankruptcy leaving them without a lot

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54:15

Basically Baywatch Pt. 1

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2024/07/18

Welcome to Cunningham Falls Staattteeee park! It’s not the normal “welcome in” this week because Stacey and Morgan sail back to their youth and share some hilarious stories about their summer jobs in high school and college as lifeguards with their other sisters at Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland. Before they get into their lifeguard careers they recap recent summer vacations and share how they got the idea to do a lifeguard themed episode.Fun fact their lifeguard careers were destined not

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01:13:28

The Fertility Series: Operation Bakers Dozen (AKA The...

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2024/07/11

In this vulnerable and real episode of Do It For The Story, Stacey and Morgan dive into the raw realities of infertility. Stacey, who grapples with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), candidly shares her IVF journey—dubbed “Operation Bakers Dozen”—from egg retrieval to emotional hurdles. Morgan’s insightful interview with Stacey sheds light on the logistical challenges of IVF treatments and the need for advocacy and validation beyond traditional healthcare channels. Tune in as they empower listeners

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01:11:08

Meet Our Parents Pt. 2

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2024/07/04

Stacey and Morgan’s parents, Joan and Richard, are backkkkk this week for part 2 of their conversation. In this part of the conversation they ask their parents questions from listeners about parenting and what it was like to be in an interracial relationship in the late 70s and early 80s. They also dig into parenting tips and their parents share their advice on parenting and raising daughters! Sit back, relax, and cheers to Joan & Rich the OG story tellers and the biggest fans of

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01:17:08

Meet Our Parents Pt. 1

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2024/06/27

Everyone is in for a treat this week! Settle in and tune in as hosts Morgan and Stacey bring DIFTS on their family vacation to the Outer Banks of North Carolina (OBX IYKYK)! Even better you get to hear the story of where it all began, as they welcome in their parents, Joan and Richard Williams to the pod! Grab a seat like you’re at the Williams’ dinner table circa 2000.They kick off the episode by catching up on their vacation and everything they celebrated on the trip — Stacey’s belated birthday,

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50:10

Deciding To Have Kids

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2024/06/20

Welcome in, welcome in! This week Morgan and Stacey are getting real about the topic of whether or not to have kids. The episode starts out with Stacey recounting a memorable night out with friends in Annapolis and a question that was asked about whether or not she wanted to have kids, which sparked the topic for this week.Their candid conversation covers everything from why Millenials are choosing to have kids later on in life and the weighty decision of whether to have children. The hosts also

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01:21:41

Happy Pride! Put Some Action In Your Allyship

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2024/06/13

Happy Pride month! This week Stacey and Morgan recap their involvement with the Annapolis Pride Parade and their recent vacations to Northern and Southern California over Memorial Day Weekend. They talk about meeting Maryland Governor Wes Moore at the Annapolis Pride Parade (and may or may not have fangirled a bit too hard!). Other than attending Pride they recap their memories of their first Pride in Provincetown,MA (P-town) on a family vacation as kids, and how their parents normalized

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53:27

Playing - Age Limit Not Required

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2024/06/06

Stacey and Morgan are back on the couch this week to chat about how playing can spice up your life! They talk about how engaging in hobbies as adults offers numerous benefits beyond pure enjoyment - our health, mood, well being etc. When we try new activities, we activate our creativity, engage our senses, and stimulate our minds. They remind us that aging is about the life in your years and not the years in your life, so why do we feel like trying new things has an age limit? With personal

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01:02:54

Morgan's Birth Story Pt. 2

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2024/06/02

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48:26

Morgan’s Uncensored Birth Story Pt. 1

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2024/05/30

In this candid and spirited episode of Do It For The Story, hosts Morgan and Stacey kick off a two-part conversation recorded on Mother’s Day. First up, the duo shares their latest discovery: Kalo, a non-alcoholic hemp infused drink that’s become a go-to on their California sober journey. They chat about a few other beverages they tried on their non alcoholic journey but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Morgan’s Mother’s Day plans take center stage— and they recap how they spent Mother’s Day

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01:03:29

Lauren: We Got You Cys (PCOS: IYKYK)

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2024/05/23

In this episode of Do It For The Story, Morgan and Stacey dive back into the world of women’s health (and health for anyone with a uterus). They kick things off by recounting their weekend escapades—purging clutter, hosting a dinner party, and even trying their hand at gardening. But the real gem lies in their heartfelt discussion about PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).Morgan and Stacey talk about a recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast where Lauren, best friends with Alex Cooper (host of

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42:11

Please Help New Mexico: An Interview with filmmaker...

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2024/05/16

Stacey & Morgan need your help. Please join their campaign to help spread the word on a very urgent and important issue. The Annapolis Film Festival introduced the DIFTS team to Lois Lipman and her eye opening documentary First We Bombed New Mexico (FWBNM). “FWBNM is the untold story of thousands of American citizens who were radiated by their own government. Never warned, acknowledged, or compensated, the New Mexico Downwinders have silently suffered generations of cancers. 75 years after the

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01:20:52

Platonic Pals: Opposite Sex Friendships

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2024/05/09

Stacey and Morgan are back on the couch this week and they’re talking about opposite sex friendships —spoiler alert: they’re in favor of them. They go deeper into how they've benefited by having friends of the opposite sex. They highlight the inclusivity and supportiveness of their friend group, which consists of both men and women. The conversation touches on topics such as the mental load carried by women in households, the confidence gained from opposite-sex friendships, and the importance of

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01:05:22

Stories From the Annapolis Film Festival

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2024/05/03

Morgan and Stacey kick off this episode by sharing their exhilarating experience as interviewers at the Annapolis Film Festival. It was their first time covering a media event, and even better, they were representing, Do It For the Story. Morgan, drawing inspiration from years of watching E! red carpet interviews, seamlessly hosted the festival’s red carpet (while Stacey was out sick). She interviewed stars like Jennifer Esposito, Eddie Falco, and Emily Bader with wit and charm. Beyond their

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01:10:30

Live, Laugh, Swirl Love: Stories of Interracial Dating

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2024/04/25

Welcome in, welcome in! On this week’s Do It For The Story Episode, Stacey and Morgan talk about the world of interracial dating from their unique perspectives as black women. They recount memories and stories from their first relationships—some while still living in their hometown, others out in the “wild” aka their 20s living in the city. Morgan and Stacey also dig into their perspective growing up in an interracial family.So, whether you’re in a relationship, single, or a parent, tune in for an

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53:34

420: High Thoughts & High Stories

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2024/04/18

One of the best holidays is upon us! Join us this week as Morgan and Stacey light up the airwaves as they celebrate the iconic 420. Buckle up for a candid conversation that dives into the highs and lows of cannabis culture. From debunking stereotypes to sharing high stories of their 20s (they once smoked with one of the most infamous stoners, Snoop Dogg). Morgan and Stacey delve into the benefits of weed—not just for recreational purposes but also as a therapeutic ally. From easing anxiety to

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01:15:27

Career Tips From an Unfiltered Recruiter

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2024/04/11

Picture this: You’ve been working your ass off all year at your job (i.e. doing work that is well beyond your job description). One day your boss finally drops a good news bombshell: “Promotion coming your way, my friend!”. Fast forward to year-end reviews and suddenly that promotion is nowhere to be seen. Sound familiar?We all can relate. Which is why you’re in luck because Morgan just so happens to have almost 20 years of recruiting experience. This week, Stacey interviews Morgan about how to

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48:55

The App That’s Changing Our Health and Saving Us Money

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2024/04/04

In today’s episode, Morgan and Stacey talk about the Yuka app, the mobile app that scans your cosmetics and food and tells you how good or bad they are for you. You won’t believe what we found out about some of the products we’ve been using for years that we thought were safe skincare!We’re going to share with you how the Yuka app is changing our skincare routines and helping our rosacea and acne, and how it’s opening our eyes to the harmful chemicals in our cosmetics and food (endocrine disrupters

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58:36

Infertility and Acne

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2024/03/28

This week Morgan sits in the host seat as she interviews Stacey about her struggles with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and its side effects like acne. PCOS is a common hormonal condition that affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age so if you think you don’t have it or know anyone with PCOS…think again. PCOS can cause a variety of symptoms, such as irregular periods, excess androgen levels, cysts in the ovaries, and fertility problems. It can also increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart

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01:06:41

Pre #MeToo Office Norms: Sexual Harassment

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2024/03/21

In today’s episode, we’re going to take you back to the dark ages of the early 2000s, when we were young and naive, and working in the office. Yes, you heard that right, we actually had to go to a physical location to do our jobs, and deal with all kinds of people, including some creepy, sleazy, and downright disgusting men.We’re going to share with you some of the sexual harassment we experienced while working in the office, and how we handled it, or didn’t. From unwanted comments, to

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