justUS

Mar 30

In this episode of justUS, we dive into a difficult but urgent conversation: normalizing domestic violence and sexual abuse in today's political climate and why it feels like no one is talking about it. From the shadow of Jeffrey Epstein to the resurgence of rigid gender roles like the "trad wife" movement, we unpack how power, politics, and culture are intersecting in ways that may be normalizing abuse. What happens when harmful behavior is minimized, excused, or even protected? And who pays the price? If this topic resonates with you, share your thoughts in the comments. Let's talk about it.

Mar 23

GLP-1s are everywhere right now — and so is the conversation about them. But the discourse keeps missing nuance. You either believe in bodily autonomy OR you're complicit in toxic diet culture. What if the real work is learning how to sit in the tension? This conversation doesn't exist in a vacuum.  We're in a political moment where bodily autonomy is already under attack — and that includes our bodies, our size, and how we're allowed to exist in them. There's a growing cultural shift, particularly on the right, that openly privileges thinness, reinforces patriarchal ideals, and rewards women for taking up less space. At the same time, we're watching celebrities and public figures navigate (and often reinforce) these pressures in real time. So where does that leave us? How do we make personal choices about our bodies without ignoring the systems shaping those choices? How do we resist a culture that still centers the male gaze and equates worth with appearance? What would it look like to build lives that exist beyond how we look?   Follow Tashira @PoliticsFashion Follow Margo https://www.instagram.com/margo.lindauer/

Mar 16 · 41m

After three years of honest, meaningful, and sometimes hard conversations, we are closing this chapter of justUS Podcast. In this first episode of this final season, we sit down together to reflect on the journey — what we built, what we learned, and why we're choosing to end with intention rather than just fade out. We talk about the bittersweet reality of endings, and why we believe that closing one door doesn't diminish everything that came before it. Endings can be beautiful. And this one is ours. To every single person who listened, shared, reached out, or simply let our voices keep you company — thank you. You were never just an audience. You were always part of the conversation. It has been an honor. Let's keep talking and connecting 💛 Follow Tashira  @PoliticsFashion  Follow Margo https://www.instagram.com/margo.lindauer/ FOLLOW justUS: Instagram → justus_pod  TikTok →  justUS Podcast Substack→ Follow Us  Watch justUS on YouTube → Subscribe

Sep 29 · 29m

In the last episode of the season, Margo and Tashira explore their attachment styles and the loneliness epidemic. Research has shown a loneliness epidemic in America. Ironically, Margo and Tashira have felt this way even when among their loved ones. How do we recognize the roots of our attachment styles and feelings of loneliness to feel grounded in our relationships? Let us know your thoughts down below! FOLLOW justUS: Instagram → justus_pod  TikTok →  justUS Podcast Substack→ Follow Us  Watch justUS on YouTube → Subscribe

Sep 22 · 47m

In today's episode, Tashira and Margo are exploring new life phases. Big Age, big life, and big goals! Instead of mourning what's lost, they're embracing what's new including new hobbies, relationship phases, and greater self-awareness. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!  FOLLOW justUS: Instagram → justus_pod  TikTok →  justUS Podcast Substack→ Follow Us  Watch justUS on YouTube → Subscribe

Sep 15 · 36m

People pleasing tendencies are learned and often rooted in gendered expectations placed on women. In today's episode, Margo and Tashira uncover how they became people pleasers and the work they're doing to embrace recovery. How have you overcome being a people pleaser? FOLLOW justUS: Instagram → justus_pod  TikTok →  justUS Podcast Substack→ Follow Us  Watch justUS on YouTube → Subscribe

Sep 8 · 46m

In this episode, Margo and Tashira ask the question that has been on our minds lately: What happened to being interesting? We talk about the shortage of cool, curious people and when being smart somehow became uncool. Has fitting in always been the goal, or was it once a privilege to stand out and be multidimensional? We dig into the tension between uniqueness and online conformity, what we lose when we edit ourselves for public consumption, and how social media shapes our individuality and belonging.  FOLLOW justUS: Instagram → justus_pod  TikTok →  justUS Podcast Substack→ Follow Us  Watch justUS on YouTube → Subscribe

Sep 1 · 47m

In this episode, Margo and Tashira get real about creating and maintaining healthy boundaries. In a digital landscape full of therapized language, have we normalized boundaries or a cut-off craze? Tune in to hear their thoughts and how they're asking the hard questions at a Big Age. FOLLOW justUS: Instagram → justus_pod  TikTok →  justUS Podcast Substack→ Follow Us  Watch justUS on YouTube → Subscribe

Aug 25 · 59m

We're back! The Make America Healthy Again movement has taken over the Internet and spread lots of health misinformation. In this episode, Margo and Tashira track MAHA's rise, common health myths, and explore the science-driven structural changes needed in America's healthcare system. Overall, true change doesn't begin with overpriced individual solutions or $600 water filtration systems.  FOLLOW justUS: Instagram → justus_pod  TikTok →  justUS Podcast Watch justUS on YouTube → Subscribe