Badass Women & Secrets of the Past

Badass Women & Secrets of the Past

Sylvia and Michel delve into the complexities of writing a historically accurate script about Sylvia's mother's role in World War II-era espionage. They explore the fine line between creativity and historical truth, using events like the 1938 Evian Conference as a case study. The conversation turns to the societal constraints women faced in the 1930s, including limitations on work and pay, and how these factors shape the characters' actions and appearances in the script. They also discuss the evolution of women’s rights and gender equality in modern times, while acknowledging ongoing challenges.

The hosts share personal stories about Sylvia’s mother’s rebellious spirit, and independent character, describing her as a "badass" figure in history. The discussion shifts to how her highly organized and disciplined Swiss upbringing, makes it difficult for Sylvia to imagine her mother stepping outside these boundaries. They explore the theme of love and relationships in the context of espionage, focusing on the romantic letters between Sylvia's mother and Thilo Von Trotha, a German soldier. While Sylvia initially struggled with the intimacy of the letters, she eventually reflected on the profound connection between Thilo and her mother, concluding that there was genuine love, even though their relationship did not have a fairytale ending.

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The Trek, The Truth & The Tornado Closet

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Sylvia revisits her solo trek through Nepal—where the beauty of the Himalayas collided with the shock of being iced out by her own Swiss group. The conversation shifts when Sylvia recalls a troubling ...

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Cortisol, Courage & Calling Cut

Cortisol, Courage & Calling Cut

Veterinarian-turned-producer Alysia Reid joins Sylvia and Michel to talk healing and filmmaking: from surviving cancer and embracing energy medicine to balancing Western care with holistic tools. The ...

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Daughters of Spies: Part 2

Daughters of Spies: Part 2

Picking up where they left off, Chelsea reveals the FBI’s “furnace leak” sting, the bug next door, and why she never lived in fear. She and Sylvia compare intuition, trust, and family fallout; trace m...

21 Okt 202535min

Daughters of Spies: Part 1

Daughters of Spies: Part 1

In this powerful crossover episode, Sylvia and Michel sit down with Chelsea Dietrich, daughter of a former KGB agent and star of A&E’s The Spy Who Raised Me. Together, they explore what it means to gr...

16 Okt 202530min

Declassified to Diplomatic

Declassified to Diplomatic

Producer Rachel drops in as Sylvia and Michel follow new leads on Sylvia’s elusive father—why his name is missing from her birth certificate, the Catholic gravesite he chose, and a shadow-witness who ...

14 Okt 202525min

Sisters By Fate

Sisters By Fate

Sylvia and Michel welcome “Tish” whose life has been intertwined with Sylvia’s since childhood. What begins as a reunion becomes a startling revelation: Tish’s grandmother once proposed that Robert Gr...

9 Okt 202528min

Spa Day to Spy Day

Spa Day to Spy Day

Sylvia and Michel trade stormy weather for spa day confessions and a candid, restorative check-in on memory, secrecy, and the cost-of-living life off the record. Their conversation also explores the d...

7 Okt 202514min

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