Sorry For Apologizing

In the podcast Sorry For Apologizing, Missy Modell — activist, strategist, and recovering chronic apologizer — along with various experts, explores all of the ways women have been conditioned by society to play small. From being expected to have children, tolerate chronic pain, or just generally accepting gender inequities, join us as we discuss all of the reasons why women should be speaking up more and apologizing for less.

Season 2

Whether it’s personal or business, the way in which we communicate with one another takes work and intention. With religion on the decline and rates of loneliness skyrocketing, people are seeking connection more than ever before,...

There are 70 million caregivers in america. But when a family member develops a serious health issue, women are about twice as likely as men to take on caregiving responsibilities. Caregiving not only has mental health...

What does it mean to be a “good girl”? Nice, pious, hardworking, not too slutty, not angry? As women, we so often feel like we won’t be enough if we don’t do enough. So what happens...

We’re starting to raise our little girls like boys, but we also need to start raising our little boys like girls. From a young age, boys are taught to hide their feelings and anxieties, reinforcing toxic...

Being a mom can feel lonely at times. So can trying to become a mom — especially when the healthcare system feels impossible to navigate, and finding a community can be equally as challenging. From medical...

Are women doing too much on their periods? Nicole Kruck thinks so. Nicole is the founder of Fertile Garden Wellness in New York City. She has over 40 years of experience and has treated over 30,000...

ADHD is trending. As of May 2022, the hashtag #adhd had over 11.4 billion views on TikTok. But let’s be clear, it’s not a trend. Fun fact: Missy and this week’s guest, Brooke Schnittman, both have...

Are women bad with money? No. Society just tells them they are. Often called frivolous spenders or assumed to be unable to invest or pay off debt, many women begin to internalize these toxic myths, further...

Men don’t care if women are funny. No, really. A study conducted on humor and desirability showed that while women value humorous men, men prefer women who are receptive to their humor. Whether or not the...

Why is time spent in business meetings seen as more valuable than managing the schedules of multiple children? For far too long, women worldwide have been shouldering the burden of the mental load within their homes....

In a world fixated on eternal youth, the anti-aging market in North America alone reached a staggering $18.34 billion in 2023. With social media portraying a filtered world of botox, fillers, and lasers, it’s become an...

Welcome back to Sorry For Apologizing with Missy Modell. As we kick off Season 2, the Israel-Hamas war is ravaging our world. When the news feels so incredibly heavy, everything can feel impossible. We want to...

Season 1

We Froze Our Eggs!

June 20, 2023

Two women. Two months apart. Two different egg-freezing experiences. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, Missy is joined by her cousin and best friend, Rachel Tipograph, Founder of MikMak, to discuss the physical and emotional rollercoaster...

With fertility education more readily available than ever before, egg freezing is on the rise among women. In fact, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), egg-freezing cycles jumped 31% in 2021 over the...

The Pleasure Gap

May 16, 2023

Did you know you could have 12 different types of orgasms? Just ask this week's guest, Goody Howard, a sexologist, master-level educator, speaker, and changemaker when it comes to society’s understanding of sexuality & health. In...

50% of the global population menstruates; yet, historically, periods have been associated with impurity, shame, and even sinfulness. This week on SORRY FOR APOLOGIZING, host Missy Modell sits down with Alisa Vitti, functional nutrition and women's...

Let’s face it: dating in 2023 is weird. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, host Missy Modell sits down with Lindsey Metselaar, host of the We Met at Acme podcast, to discuss her take on modern...

My Body, Your Choice?

April 25, 2023

The polls are in: Americans support abortion access — it’s just the fringe lawmakers that don’t. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, host Missy Modell sits down with Dawn Laguens, the Chief of Global Strategy and...

Will I Ever Love My Body?

April 18, 2023

From a young age, women are fed the narrative that their worth is tied to their physical appearance. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, host Missy Modell sits down with her sister Brittany Modell, Registered Dietitian,...

Have you ever felt ignored or dismissed by a medical professional? This week on Sorry For Apologizing, host Missy Modell sits down with Dr. Heather Irobunda, an NYC-based Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Founding Member of OBs For Reproductive...

Why is society so concerned with women having children? This week on Sorry For Apologizing, host Missy Modell sits down with Lori Adelman, feminist activist, strategist, and co-host of the feminist podcast Cringewatchers. In this episode,...