Appetizer Angst, Hormones and Adult Lunches

Appetizer Angst, Hormones and Adult Lunches

From I SHAKE MY HEAD by Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperling

May 1, 2026 · 1h 12m

About this episode

Lisa and Sam discuss the complexities of adult lunches, hormonal health, and the stress of ordering appetizers while navigating midlife challenges.

What even is an “adult lunch”? Is a frozen meal equal to a sandwich and do chips count as a side or the whole plan? Would you be annoyed if your doctor refused to test your hormones because you’re “not there yet”? Why do women still have to fight so hard to be heard even by other women? And appetizers…why is ordering them always this stressful? Is it too much to expect better-than-average, or are we doomed to appetizer angst forever? Meanwhile, Lisa and Sam go head-to-head over their out-of-control digital lives. Inbox at 90%, storage full, who's actually going to delete something first? Or will “snack and scroll” win again Plus where are women over 40 supposed to shop? Everything is either too young, too frumpy, or mysteriously cropped. Are we going classy, comfy…or quietly giving up? And one more thing who decided double-flushing in public bathrooms is optional? Because…absolutely not. If you’ve ever questioned modern life, your wardrobe, or your lunch choices—this episode is for you. Expect relationship roasts, wardrobe woes, snack debates, and plenty of midlife head-shaking from Lisa and Sam. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lisa Gibson, Samantha Sperling

Topics covered

  • adult lunches
  • hormones
  • appetizers
  • digital life
  • women's shopping
  • midlife challenges

Keywords

  • adult lunch
  • hormones
  • appetizer angst
  • digital life
  • women over 40
  • shopping
  • relationship roasts
  • snack debates

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Organizations: Patreon, I shake my head, women in media, Youtube

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