Episodes
![Treat Yo' Self](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog3617890/logo7_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Treat Yo' Self
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Amanda and Stephanie explore the good, the bad, and the ugly about the rising trend of self care.
Sources:
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-wise/201612/the-science-why-new-years-resolutions-dont-work
- https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/zmdwm4/the-young-and-the-uncared-for-v25n4
- https://medium.com/swlh/the-surprising-inverse-relationship-between-the-cost-of-self-care-methods-and-their-effectiveness-405f79ec6648
- https://dumpsterdogblog.com/real-selfcare-fake-selfcare/
- https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-politics-of-selfcare
- https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/11/how-treat-yourself-became-a-consumerist-command/416664/
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamiforman/2017/12/13/self-care-is-not-an-indulgence-its-a-discipline/
![Something's Fishy](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog3617890/logo7_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Something's Fishy
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Amanda and Stephanie discuss sadfishing on social media. They talk about who is most likely to do it, the impact it has, and what drives such attention-seeking behaviors.
Sources:
- http://theconversation.com/sadfishing-frequently-sharing-deeply-emotional-posts-online-may-be-a-sign-of-a-deeper-psychological-issue-126292
- https://icd.who.int/browse10/2016/en#/F60.4
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/obesely-speaking/201411/excessive-attention-seeking-and-drama-addiction
- http://claudettepesterine.com/2015/08/how-to-deal-with-sympathy-addicts-and-attention-seekers/
![Cloacas, Gin, and a Turkey Baster Part 2](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog3617890/logo7_300x300.jpg)
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Cloacas, Gin, and a Turkey Baster Part 2
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Friday Dec 06, 2019
In part two of their discussion on excessive celebrations, Amanda and Stephanie talk about promposals, push presents, the myth of the participation trophy, and more. Lastly, they explore end of life celebrations and how our culture deals with death in both positive and negative ways. (Bonus: the inspiration for the episode's title is revealed!)
![Cloacas, Gin, and a Turkey Baster (Part 1)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog3617890/logo7_300x300.jpg)
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Cloacas, Gin, and a Turkey Baster (Part 1)
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
This week, Amanda and Stephanie discuss the public over-celebration of life events and how it is fueled by competition on social media and the desire for likes, followers, and viral videos. In part one, they cover extreme weddings, the multitude of events surrounding pregnancy and birth, and the pressure on guests to both attend parties and give the perfect gift.
![Losing Teeth and Public Nudity (Part 2)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog3617890/logo7_300x300.jpg)
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Losing Teeth and Public Nudity (Part 2)
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Stephanie and Amanda continue their discussion on dreams, including some of the most common kinds.
Sources:
https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/what-happens-when-we-dream/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-happens-in-the-brain-during-sleep1/
https://www.healthline.com/health/why-do-we-dream#why-do-we-have-nightmares
https://www.thehealthy.com/sleep/dream-sleep-deprivation/
https://bigthink.com/21st-century-spirituality/the-serious-health-consequences-of-not-dreaming
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-behind-dreaming/
https://time.com/4921605/dreams-meaning/
http://mentalfloss.com/article/55442/12-common-dreams-and-what-they-supposedly-mean
![Losing Teeth and Public Nudity (Part 1)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog3617890/logo7_300x300.jpg)
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Losing Teeth and Public Nudity (Part 1)
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Amanda and Stephanie delve into the weird world of dreams and explore the science and theories regarding what we dream and what they mean.
Sources:
- https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/what-happens-when-we-dream/
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-happens-in-the-brain-during-sleep1/
- https://www.healthline.com/health/why-do-we-dream#why-do-we-have-nightmares
- https://www.thehealthy.com/sleep/dream-sleep-deprivation/
- https://bigthink.com/21st-century-spirituality/the-serious-health-consequences-of-not-dreaming
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-behind-dreaming/
- https://time.com/4921605/dreams-meaning/
- http://mentalfloss.com/article/55442/12-common-dreams-and-what-they-supposedly-mean
![We're on a Gender Bender Pt 2](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog3617890/logo7_300x300.jpg)
Friday Oct 11, 2019
We're on a Gender Bender Pt 2
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Friday Oct 11, 2019
In part 2, Amanda and Stephanie continue their discussion of gender stereotypes and their impact on cis and transgender people.
Sources:
- https://www.apa.org/pi/about/newsletter/2018/09/harmful-masculinity
- https://everydayfeminism.com/2016/11/patriarchy-bad-for-men/
- “Rethinking Manhood.” Journal of International Affairs, vol. 6, no. 1, Fall/Winter 2013.
- https://www.american.edu/sis/news/20190304-masculinity-and-men-s-health.cfm
- https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/toxic-masculinity-and-the-negative-effects-on-men-babb/
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-purpose/201803/strict-gender-roles-hurt-men-too-0
- https://genderedinnovations.stanford.edu/terms/gender.html
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/femininity
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Femininity
- https://www.hrc.org/resources/violence-against-the-transgender-community-in-2019
- https://assets2.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/2018AntiTransViolenceReportSHORTENED.pdf?_ga=2.125474510.531524703.1569174722-1049839386.1569174722
![We're on a Gender Bender Part 1](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog3617890/logo7_300x300.jpg)
Friday Sep 27, 2019
We're on a Gender Bender Part 1
Friday Sep 27, 2019
Friday Sep 27, 2019
In part one of their discussion on gender, Amanda and Stephanie talk about how stereotypical definitions of femininity and masculinity can be limiting and harmful and may even be a major factor in men dying at younger ages than women.
![If Not Now, When? Part2](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3617890/logo7_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Sep 14, 2019
If Not Now, When? Part2
Saturday Sep 14, 2019
Saturday Sep 14, 2019
Stephanie and Amanda continue their discussion on guns in America as they explore commonalities among mass shooters, our nation's culture of violence, as well as possible methods of prevention.
Sources:
- https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2019-08-04/el-paso-dayton-gilroy-mass-shooters-data
- https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2016/08/media-contagion-effect.pdf
- https://www.politifact.com/california/statements/2019/aug/06/dianne-feinstein/fact-check-are-there-more-gun-deaths-far-america-a/
- https://www.businessinsider.com/switzerland-gun-laws-rates-of-gun-deaths-2018-2#gun-sellers-follow-strict-licensing-procedures-7
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/family-secrets/201801/we-live-in-culture-violence
- https://theconversation.com/mass-shootings-arent-growing-more-common-and-evidence-contradicts-common-stereotypes-about-the-killers-121471
- https://theconversation.com/5-things-to-know-about-mass-shootings-in-america-96891
- https://www.globalresearch.ca/mass-shootings-in-america-a-historical-review/5355990
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/story-first-mass-murder-us-history-180956927/
- https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-school-shootings/natalie-hazen
- https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2010/12/do-other-countries-have-a-constitutional-right-to-bear-arms.html
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/08/04/gilroy-el-paso-dayton-become-latest-killing -grounds-assault-rifles/1914804001/
13.
![If Not Now, When? Part 1](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog3617890/logo7_300x300.jpg)
Friday Aug 30, 2019
If Not Now, When? Part 1
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Friday Aug 30, 2019
After the recent shooting in their hometown of Dayton, Ohio, Amanda and Stephanie tackle the issue of gun violence in the United States. In part 1 of the episode, they discuss the history of mass shootings in the United States as well as common myths.
Sources:
- https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2019-08-04/el-paso-dayton-gilroy-mass-shooters-data
- https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2016/08/media-contagion-effect.pdf
- https://www.politifact.com/california/statements/2019/aug/06/dianne-feinstein/fact-check-are-there-more-gun-deaths-far-america-a/
- https://www.businessinsider.com/switzerland-gun-laws-rates-of-gun-deaths-2018-2#gun-sellers-follow-strict-licensing-procedures-7
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/family-secrets/201801/we-live-in-culture-violence
- https://theconversation.com/mass-shootings-arent-growing-more-common-and-evidence-contradicts-common-stereotypes-about-the-killers-121471
- https://theconversation.com/5-things-to-know-about-mass-shootings-in-america-96891
- https://www.globalresearch.ca/mass-shootings-in-america-a-historical-review/5355990
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/story-first-mass-murder-us-history-180956927/
- https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-school-shootings/natalie-hazen
- https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2010/12/do-other-countries-have-a-constitutional-right-to-bear-arms.html
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/08/04/gilroy-el-paso-dayton-become-latest-killing -grounds-assault-rifles/1914804001/
13.