Helga and Mikey discuss their experience with being one of the first people to catch the coronavirus. Listen to how they combatted their illness together and made it through with their friendship stronger than ever.  

Helga and Mikey discuss their experience with being one of the first people to catch the coronavirus. Listen to how they combatted their illness together and made it through with their friendship stronger than ever.

We Caught The Coronavirus - Episode 2 (Season 2) 

Helga and Mikey take a deep dive into the experiences that demonstrated to them that they are completely different people. 

Helga and Mikey take a deep dive into the experiences that demonstrated to them that they are completely different people.

We Are Not The Same Person - Episode 1 (Season 2) 

Helga and Mikenah have been missing from the podcast scene for the past 8 months. But now they're back! 

Helga and Mikenah have been missing from the podcast scene for the past 8 months. But now they're back!

Where Have Ya'll Been? - Season 2 Trailer 

Finally all settled into their new apartment, Helga and Mikenah give insight into drama that unfolded on Instagram and how it made their friendship stronger. 

Finally all settled into their new apartment, Helga and Mikenah give insight into drama that unfolded on Instagram and how it made their friendship stronger.

Keep That Same Energy - Episode 6

Back from the post Coachella daze, Helga and Mikenah discuss a major change coming up in their lives. 

Back from the post Coachella daze, Helga and Mikenah discuss a major change coming up in their lives.

Making Major Moves - Episode 5

Join Helga and Mikenah as they discuss jealously in a best friendship and how to overcome it.

Join Helga and Mikenah as they discuss jealously in a best friendship and how to overcome it.

Don't Be A Jealous B!tch. - Episode 4

Not everyone is meant to be your bestie. Join Helga and Mikenah as they discuss why they choose each other as best friends and how to cultivate the relationship. 

Not everyone is meant to be your bestie. Join Helga and Mikenah as they discuss why they choose each other as best friends and how to cultivate the relationship.

Who Should Be Your Bestie & How To Get There - Episode 3

Helga and Mikenah discuss research they found that scientifically supports the value of best-friendship.

Helga and Mikenah discuss research they found that scientifically supports the value of best-friendship.

Why Do You Need A Best Friend Anyways? - Episode 2

In the first episode of Besties with Benefits, Helga and Mikenah introduce themselves, how they became besties, and why this podcast is needed.

You Were A Horrible Friend - Episode 1 

We know what you're thinking, get your mind out the gutter! Join besties, Mikenah Vega and Helga DaRosa, as they explore and deconstruct the complicated relationship that is best-friendship. Using research, psychology, astrology, and stories, we'll give you the tools you need to find and build the best best-friendship of your dreams. 

We know what you're thinking, get your mind out the gutter! Join besties, Mikenah Vega and Helga DaRosa, as they explore and deconstruct the complicated relationship that is best-friendship. Using research, psychology, astrology, and stories, we'll give you the tools you need to find and build the best best-friendship of your dreams.

Besties with Benefits! - Trailer 

Join besties, Mikenah Vega and Helga DaRosa, as they explore and deconstruct the complicated relationship that is best-friendship. Using research, psychology, astrology, and stories, we'll give you the tools you need to find and build the best best-friendship of your dreams. Follow us on IG @bestieswithbenefits along with our personal pages @drjoyy and @fineapplecurls

The co-hosts are amazing! The podcast couples genuine discourse over “taboo” topics and witty jokes. You can feel their chemistry instantly.

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We all know how hard it is to maintain and build genuine friendships during adulthood! This podcast is the perfect Build A Bestie tool book. Real life stories, witty jokes and a genuine bond felt through your headphones.

Build-A-Bestie

Besties with Benefits 

The best podcast episodes on parenting. Interviewing experts and talking through common issues surrounding parenting. This topic is filled with important lessons and insights for anyone listening. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

OwlTail

Parenting is fraught with uncertainty, changing with each generation. This hour, TED speakers share ideas about raising kids and how — despite our best efforts — we're probably still doing it wrong. Guests include former Stanford dean Julie Lythcott-Haims, former firefighter Caroline Paul, author Peggy Orenstein, psychologist Dr. Aala El-Khani, and poet Sarah Kay.

TED Radio Hour

Turning Kids Into Grown-Ups

The multibillion-pound parenting industry tells us we can all shape our children to be joyful, resilient and successful. But what if it’s all bunk? Intelligence Squared are bringing together a panel of top geneticists and parenting experts to explore just how important parenting is.Arguing in favour of the motion are Robert Plomin, Psychologist and Professor of Behavioural Genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London; and Stuart Ritchie, Lecturer in the Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre at King’s College London.Arguing against the motion were Susan Pawlby, a developmental Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with mothers and babies both in clinical and research contexts; and Ann Pleshette Murphy, a therapist, parenting counsellor and advocate for young children and their families.The debate was chaired by Xand van Tulleken, a medical doctor and broadcaster who has presented numerous shows for the BBC and Channel 4, often alongside his identical twin brother Chris.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Intelligence Squared

The multibillion-pound parenting industry tells us we can all shape our children to be joyful, resilient and successful. But what if it’s all bunk? Intelligence Squared are bringing together a panel of top geneticists and parenting experts to explore just how important parenting is. Arguing in favour of the motion are Robert Plomin, Psychologist and Professor of Behavioural Genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London; and Stuart Ritchie, Lecturer in the Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre at King’s College London. Arguing against the motion were Susan Pawlby, a developmental Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with mothers and babies both in clinical and research contexts; and Ann Pleshette Murphy, a therapist, parenting counsellor and advocate for young children and their families. The debate was chaired by Xand van Tulleken, a medical doctor and broadcaster who has presented numerous shows for the BBC and Channel 4, often alongside his identical twin brother Chris.  Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared</a>.See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Parenting Doesn't Matter (Or Not As Much As You Think)

Best Parenting Podcasts

The best podcast episodes of the most interesting stories and things. From skyping someone while they're in space, to tracking down and meeting a telephone scammer in person, to the story of a Galapagos. These episodes will keep you and all your friends entertained and captivated for hours. Learn something new in every episode! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Mel Liu

Four years ago, Jesse was hit by a car and nearly died. Now he wants to find the driver. And thank him.CreditsHeavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.This episode was also produced by Kalila Holt. The senior producer is Kaitlin Roberts.Editing by Jorge Just, Alex Blumberg, and Wendy Dorr.Special thanks to Emily Condon, Saidu Tejan-Thomas, and Jackie Cohen.The show was mixed by Kate Bilinski. Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, and Edwin, with additional music by Chris Zabriskie, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Charles Smith, Visager, Graham Barton, and Katie Mullins. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.

Heavyweight

Four years ago, Jesse was hit by a car and nearly died. Now he wants to find the driver. And thank him.CreditsHeavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.This episode was also produced by Kalila Holt. The senior producer is Kaitlin Roberts.Editing by Jorge Just, Alex Blumberg, and Wendy Dorr.Special thanks to Emily Condon, Saidu Tejan-Thomas, and Jackie Cohen.The show was mixed by Kate Bilinski. Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, and Edwin, with additional music by Chris Zabriskie, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Charles Smith, Visager, Graham Barton, and Katie Mullins. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.

#12 Jesse

Not on any maps, a beautiful outdoor pavilion in the middle of nowhere. Listen to this episode to hear about one of the hosts experience being initiated into the secret club of kids who knew about it, and the story behind why Heyoon existed.

The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to take you there. Why?

Growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Alex Goldman was a misfit. Bored and disaffected and angry, he longed for a place to escape to. And then he found Heyoon. The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to … Continue reading →

99% Invisible

Growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Alex Goldman was a misfit. Bored and disaffected and angry, he longed for a place to escape to. And then he found Heyoon. The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to … <a href="http://99percentinvisible.prx.org/2013/07/02/83-heyoon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading →</a>

Besties with Benefits

Weekly hand curated podcast episodes for learning