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Brutally Anna

Welcome to Brutally Anna — the podcast where we stop pretending we’re fine and start telling the f*cking truth. I’m Anna, a writer, accidental influencer, and self-appointed spokesperson for the women who feel too much, think too hard, and talk to themselves in the shower. This isn’t a self-help podcast. It’s a self-honesty one. Each week, I dive into the mess of being a human — the shame, the silence, the spirals — and say the things we’re all thinking but too afraid to post. From heartbreak to

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All Episodes

50:26

Solo Episode: Sometimes you were meant to fail so you...

Brutally Anna ·

2025/01/30

On this week's solo episode, I'm diving into exposure therapy, how I got over my deep fear of flying, and why I'll always be an aisle seat biddie over a window seat biddie. I overshare about my EDM club days as an NYU college student, what the Avicii documentary can teach us all about why you're not untalented, you're just not in a space that appreciates your talent, and the endless saga to pick a new toilet for our master bathroom.I answer one of your voicemails on how to feel a sense of

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78:15

Mel Robbins teaches us how to let go and feel worthy...

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2025/01/27

Podcast legend Mel Robbins joins me this week to discuss how to let go, let it be, and why her new book, “The Let Them Theory” will change your life. Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, date yourself, being behind, love and money, marriage advice A multiple New York Times bestseller, in-demand public speaker, and the host of the chart-topping Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel answers all of our most pressing questions in

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10:42

Solo Episode: Why you should show up, even if you...

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2025/01/23

This week, it's the mini(est) of all solo episodes as we move into our forever home. I break down why it's important to show up, even when you're tired and feeling oogly moogly, and why we should all place a little less importance of milestone birthdays and start giving ourselves more milestone moments, regardless of what age we are. I'll be back next Thursday with a full solo episode where I answer your voicemails, so head on over to speakpipe.com/brutallyannapodcast to leave me a message. Learn

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54:52

Why you should stop thinking and start doing with...

Brutally Anna ·

2025/01/20

If there's anything Mathilde Thomas' life can teach is, it's that we don't need to be ready in order to start.Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, date yourself, love and money, marriage advice The co-founder of the viral French skincare brand, Caudalie, Mathilde joins me in the studio to discuss how she met her husband and his decidedly unconventional "pick-up line", why sometimes, taking a break from your

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56:55

Solo Episode: The LA Fires, my most humbling moment,...

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2025/01/16

This week, I'm discussing the LA fires, the devastation of losing your home and why insurance doesn't cover the most important parts of what made a house our home. And, since I'm just freezing in sub-zero Connecticut temperatures rather than experiencing the hellfire in LA, I decide my pride is fair game to take shots at in a feeble attempt to make you all chuckle a little by divulging way too much information about my most humbling experience ever (hint: diarrhea in a fridge). I answer your

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74:40

Tough times are temporary and the power of female...

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2025/01/13

Former Miss New York, social media star and TV host Taryn Delanie Smith’s life could’ve gone in a very different direction if it wasn’t for the power of her single mother and the community of women who raised her.Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, date yourself, being behind, love and money, marriage advice On this week’s episode, we unpack the ways in which Taryn’s life worked out exactly the way it was

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11:59

Introducing: Mantra with Jemma Sbeg

Brutally Anna ·

2025/01/13

Ready to take a fresh path to self-discovery? Every Monday, Jemma brings you a new mantra, breaking it down to show you how you can apply it to your own life. Whether you’re facing a major transition or looking to evolve your everyday routine, Mantra is the podcast for you. Join Jemma every week for reflections, practical tips, and personal insights that’ll inspire you to live with intention and unlock your true potential. Follow “Mantra with Jemma Sbeg” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more

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57:14

Solo Episode: When he loves you, but can't be with...

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2025/01/09

Don't do as Bernie Madoff did (ie. commit history's largest Ponzi scheme), but you can learn from why he was able to do what he did. This week, I'm discussing why sometimes, gaslighting yourself into believing you're capable of something well before you actually do it can be a self-fulfilling prophecy that snowballs into others believing in you, too. If you've ever written yourself off, tune into this episode and hear the stories that inspired me to create possibility where I once found

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78:57

Why you should get a prenup and how to be the main...

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2025/01/06

We're joined this week with Vivian Tu as she doles out the advice we all need to hear on how to stop settling for less than what you deserve whether that's at work or in your love life.Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, date yourself, being behind, love and money, prenups, marriage advice Vivian's story shows us all how to stop letting other people write the narrative to your life and why you shouldn't avoid

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45:54

Solo Episode: When your year-in-review didn't live up...

Brutally Anna ·

2025/01/02

Happy New Year to all my biddies! This week, I'm breaking down how to appreciate your year-in-review, even if nothing profound or life-changing happened in 2024, and why you probably made more progress than you think you did. We're discussing how to handle those *weird* feelings you get when it feels like everyone around you cured cancer and went to the moon and you, on the other hand, managed to barely survive the year that just passed. I discuss how my faith and trust in God has helped me help

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60:20

Date them until you hate them and why love isn’t...

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2024/12/30

If it’s not love at first sight…try again.Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, single at the holidays, date yourself, being behind, love and money With decades of professional matchmaking wisdom, Netflix-star Aleeza Ben Shalom sits down and answers my questions on whether soulmates exist, why it doesn’t have to be love at first sight in order for it to be everlasting love, and whether there is someone out there

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48:14

Solo Episode: Luigi Mangione and why women fall in...

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2024/12/26

On this week's solo episode, I'm breaking down my thoughts on our collective obsession with Luigi Mangione, the psychology behind why women fall in love with prisoners and how those theories apply to why you just can't seem to quit your situationship. I'm bringing it back to the only class I'll really ever remember from my days at NYU, the relativity of morality, and whether all is fair in love and war. On this week's voicemails, I answer your questions on how to rebuild your life from ground zero

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63:54

How to stop being depressed and signs you’re dating a...

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2024/12/23

What’s the difference between a narcissistic person and a selfish person?Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, single at the holidays, date yourself, being behind, love and money This week, I’m joined by Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, a licensed clinical psychologist and narcissistic abuse expert to discuss all the ways we can spot narcissistic personality disorder early on a relationship, how to deal with a narcissistic

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61:09

Solo Episode: The art of being alone at the holidays...

Brutally Anna ·

2024/12/19

Being alone (at the holidays or otherwise) doesn't mean you have to be lonely. Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, date yourself, being behind, love and money, marriage advice On this week's solo episode, I discuss the choice to be alone at the holidays and why we all need to embrace aloneness, even if it completely and utterly sucks at first. I break down why I spent a lot of time with friends and men that didn't

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86:21

Why you should go for the nerd with Brandon Berman...

Brutally Anna ·

2024/12/16

This week, I sit down with Brandon Berman and Harrison Forman, the creators of the viral live dating show, UpDating, where contestants date blindfolded in front of a live audience. Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, single at the holidays, date yourself, being behind, love and money We discuss everything from whether they believe if men and women can really be just friends, the awkward beginnings of both of

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54:00

Solo Episode: You can be married to a cheater, but...

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2024/12/12

This week, I'm breaking down my thoughts on Netflix's Ashley Madison documentary and the Laci Peterson story.Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, date yourself, being behind, love and money, cheating, infidelity, narcissism, self-help Tune in for my thoughts on why (some) people cheat, why I think it's okay to be married to a cheater, but not to date a cheater, and how to spot signs of love bombing. We dive into

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76:56

What cancer taught Kaitlin Reagan about forgiveness

Brutally Anna ·

2024/12/09

Kaitlin Reagan knows a thing or two about letting go. Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, single at the holidays, date yourself, being behind, love and money In this week’s episode, I sit down with Kaitlin to talk about her journey as the daughter of a single mom in Brooklyn to TikTok stardom and losing her boyfriend, Francesco, to cancer along the way. Find out why Kaitlin doesn’t believe in long distance

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65:10

Solo Episode: My emotional baggage around Christmas...

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2024/12/05

Emotional baggage comes in many forms and mine comes when it's time to make our Christmas card.Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, single at the holidays, date yourself, being behind, love and money This week, I discuss the culture of Christmas cards and all the reasons why smiling photos of perfect families on a 5x7 make me feel some type of way and what to remember this holiday season if your life is looking a

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78:57

How to laugh at death with Kelly Rizzo

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2024/12/02

Kelly Rizzo wants us all to know that it’s okay to laugh at death. She’s the creator of the award-winning production company, Eat Travel Rock Productions and recently competed on Fox’s Special Forces, but Kelly and I sit down today to talk more about how losing her husband, Bob Saget, forced her to learn that there is humor to be found, even in times of great loss. We tackle the topic of deciding not to have children, why it’s okay to choose the man over the life other people expect you to live, and

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47:05

Solo Episode: How a psychic led me to back to Zoloft

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2024/11/28

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American biddies and this Thanksgiving, I'm grateful for the psychic that made me realize that I needed to go back on Zoloft. This week, I'm discussing all things antidepressants, medication, and why a bad reading from a psychic led me to get back onto a good path with my mental health. I answer your questions about how to disentangle your life from a long-term partner and how to get over your first love when it feels like you'll never be loved again and, how to handle

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