Archive - Playing with Fire

My journey to find friends helped me find community instead

Connection looks different than I expected, but it’s better than I imagined

Mar 3 • Shannon Watts

February 2026

Navigating divorce with Oona Metz

Watch the replay of our Substack Live conversation

Feb 26 • Shannon Watts and Unhitched: Let's Talk Divorce

27:11

What I've been doing to get stronger than I've ever been

The changes I've made in my life and my weekly workout routine

Feb 24 • Shannon Watts

Five books to improve your sexual life and health

Find your pleasure, no matter your age or relationship status

Feb 17 • Shannon Watts

Dr. Maria Sophocles on sexual health in midlife and beyond

Watch the replay of our Substack Live conversation

Feb 9 • Shannon Watts and Maria Sophocles

29:16

Women in midlife are having the best sex of their lives

Here are five ways women in midlife and beyond can enhance their sexual health

Feb 6 • Shannon Watts

Live with Shannon Watts

A recording from Shannon Watts's live video

Feb 4 • Shannon Watts and Daniel Biss

24:53

January 2026

What I learned about white women and activism as a gun safety advocate

People being targeted by ICE don’t need allies – they need traitors

Jan 27 • Shannon Watts

Jennifer Wallace on why "mattering" is the key to a meaningful life

Watch the replay of our Substack Live conversation

Jan 26 • Shannon Watts and Jennifer Wallace

26:20

Mikala Jamison on navigating wellness culture

Watch the replay of our Substack Live conversation

Jan 20 • Shannon Watts and Mikala Jamison

31:31

The weight of the gaze: How beauty standards shape women across generations

It's time to dismantle the system telling women their value lies in their appearance

Jan 13 • Shannon Watts

This is the year you find your fire

Announcing my new coaching program

Jan 7 • Shannon Watts

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