Descendants of the witches they couldn't burn

Four hundred years ago, Emma would've been burned at the stake. Outspoken? Check. Opinionated? Check. Unafraid to tell a man he's an idiot? Guilty as charged. Welcome to the too much. Halloween episode, where apparently the scariest thing a woman can be is herself. This week, Emma trades dating horror stories for actual horror stories, diving into the dark history of the European witch hunts, the Salem witch trials, and the very real women who were persecuted for allegedly practicing witchcraft. Turns out, being independent, having an opinion, or simply pissing off the wrong person could be a death sentence. And while we've thankfully retired the gallows, society's obsession with putting powerful women in their place? Not so much. But Emma has another theory: What if women actually are a little bit witchy? Between female intuition, suspiciously accurate manifestations, and some downright freaky signs from the universe, she's got a few stories that might make even the biggest skeptic reconsider. Part spooky history lesson, part feminist fever dream, and part evidence that Emma might actually be a witch, this episode is a reminder that women have spent centuries being told to fear their own power. They used to call women witches when they couldn't explain their power. Now they just call them too much. Happy Halloween, witches. EPISODE SPONSORS: Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuch For collaborations and opportunities, email: [email protected] ⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠!! Follow Too Much: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Follow Emma: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below. https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.