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Why do we waste so much of our time chasing status? What are some weird status symbols throughout history? And what is it about a Gucci purse that comforts our caveman brain? We also talk about Chocodogger and Ron DeSantis.
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It's a new year and we're all going to be completely different people! Laura and Virginia let you know how to get a monkey, start swimming laps, and quit smoking, all in one short episode!
References:
Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness- by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear -
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Stop making rich people famous- they're not interesting! Class war time, everyone!
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Lumen Learning: Introduction to Sociology Module 9: Gender, Sex, and SexualitySocialization and Gender Roles in Modern Society:Joy Nash
SaveTheChildren.org: GENDER ROLES CAN CREATE
LIFELONG CYCLE OF INEQUALITY
Tough Love for Mediocre White Guys: Getting White men to give up dominance is a challenge.: ROBERT JENSEN
Thanks to listener Kendra for this great topic!
HARVARD Kennedy School WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM:Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship
The Credibility Gap And Chronic Underreporting: Gender Discrimination In The Asylum Application Procedure
From heart disease to IUDs: How doctors dismiss women’s pain: Lindsey Bever
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What's causing kids to go no-contact with family members? Is it drugs? The boomers think it's drugs. Was this the last Christmas with your family? Why it's a good idea, why it's a bad idea, and how to do it with kindness.
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Another great listener suggestion: We diagnose the Charlie Brown gang, especially as seen in the A Charlie Brown Christmas. Why can't Lucy get over Schroeder? Why is Linus the real hero? And what is Snoopy's deal? Find out now!
"Mentally Ill" Characters Offer Unlikely Support: Angela McClanahan
'A Charlie Brown Christmas' At 50: Linda Holmes
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What's it like having a mother figure who's a therapist? Why do we love Therapy Jeff? All this and more!
Check out Anna Valenzuela's new album, MURDERPUSS!
As a Clinical Psychologist, can I treat my family members or friends? Dr. Cindy Chan
The Good and the Bad Of Having a Therapist Mom: Jeff Guenther, LPC
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We answer a great listener question about The Ick- what causes it, can you get past it, and should you get past it?
Dictionary.Com (Slang Dictionary)
Got the ick? When a sudden pang of disgust ruins your romance
Rhik Samadder
Time: The Psychology of Why We Get ‘the Ick’ Angela Haupt
We Asked Couples Therapists About The Ick
Nope, it doesn’t have to be a deal breaker.
By Isabel Mata
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We all love a good self-help book- but are they helping? What are the best ones? And what kind of Oreos do the girls like?
Why Are Self-Help Books Not So Helpful After All?: Timothy Carey
Why Self Help books don’t help: The Neuroscience School
Do self-help books actually help?: By Ellie Baker
Why Self-Help Books Don't Work (And How To Nevertheless Benefit From Them): Jeroen Kraaijenbrink
How Helpful Are Self-Help Books?: Madison Fri
SELF-HELP OR SELF-HOAX?
Self-help books should be subject to the same rigorous testing as a new drug, a UW expert says.
BY ALANSA BATES
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We've been using dating apps for ten years- why are we still single? Virginia and Laura talk gamefication, the labor of dating, and why Virginia worships a woman named Alison Stevenson. Also, we exchange anniversary gifts! Enjoy!
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What does it mean to set a boundary, and how are they useful? We talk about why we love Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton, but hate Jonah Hill.
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TW: This episode deals with domestic violence and physical abuse.
Laura brings up the lighthearted topic of domestic violence, why we tolerate celebrities who abuse their partners, and why she can't enjoy the Dead Milkmen like she used to.
The Guardian: Surge in domestic abuse cases coincides with England’s World Cup exit: Megan French
Journal Of Public Economics: Football, alcohol, and domestic abuse
LA Times: This is what it took to expose Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ abuse of his girlfriend: By Robin Abcarian
Angelina Jolie alleges ‘history’ of Brad Pitt’s physical abuse prior to 2016 plane ride in new Miraval lawsuit filing
By Alli Rosenbloom,
Chris Brown’s Legal Problems: A Timeline of Trouble
Not just a women's issue: Dr. Jackson Katz explores why we need “more than a few good men” to end the cycle of violence against women
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Laura and Virginia are delighted to welcome Jackie Kashian (Conan, Corden, The Jackie and Laurie Show), to talk about the difference between like and love, and her tolerance for lizards and wizards. On the way, we talk neurospiciness, comedy, and caesar salad.
Jackie Kashian: Stay-Kashian Comedy Special!The Science Behind Why We Fall in Love: Mt. Elizabeth Hospitals
The Science Behind Love: How Your Brain and Five Senses Help You Fall in Love: Jason Wirchin
Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love: Helen Fisher
“The Suspension Bridge Effect” people’s likability increases when they are in high places: Medium
How Do You Know If It's Love or Just Infatuation?
Figure out if it's an "I want you" or an "I love you": Barbara Field
Harville Hendrix, Making Marriage Simple: Ten Relationship-Saving Truths
Harville Hendrix, Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples
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We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.Who's Albert Adler, and why does he make Laura angry? Why does she hate Freud and love Madeline Pendelton? And why is The Last Man On Earth a great example of lack of community feeling? Find out today!
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We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.The sisters talk about something that they talk about anyway- fatness, fatphobia, the fashion industry, and why we hate George Balanchine
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We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.Laura and Virginia discuss their origin story as Mormons, the many weird things they were brought up to believe, and explain the sad imbalance that led to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Also, Coca-Cola, Lilly Gantry, murder, and what Mark Twain thought of Salt Lake City.References:No Man Knows My History: The Story of Joseph Smith- Fawn M. BrodieWhat Mark Twain had to say about Utah and Mormons when he visited Salt Lake City- Lauren FieldsMo...
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We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.Welcome to our fiftieth episode!In this ep we discuss aging, the different standards for men and women, and how our dead Dad used to dress like Off-Duty Trump, which wasn't a good look for anyone. We give hot tips on how to dress your age and why you have to fudge your age to date!
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We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.What does it mean to be cancelled? Why does a pair of shorts haunt Laura to this day? Virginia goes on a rant about men in fine art. Also, a free public service Virginia is offering where she will screen male comedians for dating purposes. A quote I wish had occurred before we recorded this, about men in power and the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs:“You’re not just going up against the person who assaulted you,” said Drew Dixon, ...
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We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.More stories about stuff we used to put up with- also, who's the best Bond? What happened to Laura's Being John Malkovich nesting dolls? And who steals toilet paper from Wal-Mart?References: Why Does He Do That? Lundy BancroftPsychology Today- 11 Reasons People Stay In Unhealthy Relationships-Roxy Zarrabi Psy. D.
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We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.Just a real b*tchfest- chatting about Beat Happening, Superman II and Robyn Hitchcock on the way- and why Virginia can never look David J in the eye again.Exes beware! Probably don't listen to this one.Learn from us, young people!
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