Infidelity, Mom Loneliness, & The Reality TV Ethics Debate
3/6/20261 hr 39 min
This week on Always Here we share everything we’re watching right now (yes, we’re gearing up for The Bachelorette), unpack whether shows should include ratings or content warnings around themes like pregnancy loss, and have an honest conversation about those isolating new-mom months and years. From navigating friendship conflict to actually making friends when you feel awkward, overwhelmed, or left out — this episode is part pop culture recap, part deep dive into the emotional realities of motherhood. If you’ve ever felt alone while everyone else looked fine, this one’s for you.
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 10:00
Girl, winter is so last season. And now spring's got you looking at pictures of tank tops with hungry eyes. Your algorithm is feeding you cutoffs. You're thirsty for the sun on your shoulders, that perfect hang-on-the-patio sundress, those sandals you can wear all day and all night. And you've had enough of shopping from your couch. Done hoping it looks anything like the picture when you tear open that envelope. It's time for a little in-person spring treat. It's time for a trip to Ross. Work your magic.
Speaker 20:29
Focus Features and Blumhouse present Obsession.
Jayna0:33
When I have a crush on a guy, no one knows.
Speaker 20:35
Be careful- I wish Nikki loved me more than anyone in the entire world ... who you wish for. Obsession is 96% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Jayna0:45
I love you so, so, so, so much.
Speaker 20:48
It's blood-soaked nightmare fuel.
Ryan Reynolds0:50
What color supposed to put on her?
Speaker 20:52
[laughs] You have been warned. Obsession, rated R, under 17, not admitted without parent. Only in theaters May 15th, with special engagements in Dolby.
Speaker 5· Host1:00
I have a hard time that if you cheat, you should go to jail. Cheating should be illegal.
Abby Howard· Host1:03
I used to think it was illegal. It's horrible. Go to jail. Go think about what you've done. [laughs] [laughs] We realize that a lot of moms are really lonely.
Speaker 5· Host1:10
Of course you can do everything on your own as a mom.
Abby Howard· Host1:12
Right.
Speaker 5· Host1:12
But what is the cost of that?
Abby Howard· Host1:14
Right.
Speaker 5· Host1:14
Your mental health- Yeah ... your physical health. I never have watched Bachelorette since maybe 2019. I'm like, if Caleb and I ever broke up and I go on the show, yeah.
Abby Howard· Host1:22
[laughs] Really. I feel like Matt would be like, "Yeah, babe, you go do it." Like, he would support me.
Speaker 11:26
[laughs] [laughs] Mary.
Unknown speaker1:27
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