Afleveringen
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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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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, who said she was abused by Russell Simmons and L.A. Reid. “You are going against everyone who benefits from their brand and revenue stream.”References:
Psychology Today: ShameWhat Is Cancel Culture and What Does It Mean In 2024? Vice: Australia: Madeline Lo-Booth
So, You’ve Been Publicly Shamed: Jon Ronson
The Mental Health Effects of Cancel Culture: Lindsey Toler
The Effects of Cancel Culture on Women: Linda Zhu
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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 Bancroft
Psychology Today- 11 Reasons People Stay In Unhealthy Relationships-
Roxy Zarrabi Psy. D. -
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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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On the occasion of our Dad's birthday, we do an all-dad episode!
PUT THE WHISKY DOWN!
Pediatric Associates of Franklin: THE IMPORTANCE OF A FATHER IN A CHILD’S LIFE“Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents”:Lindsay C. Gibson
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The sisters discuss dreams, existential, REM, and Robyn Hitchcock.
Laura talks big smack about Freudian dream analysis and the time she got yelled at.
Scientific American:The Science Behind Dreaming -Sander Van Der LindenSleepwalking: What Is Somnambulism? Eric Suni and Nilong Vyas
Medical News Today: What does it mean when we dream?
Good Therapy: Dream Analysis
Helpful Professor: definition of existentialism
Dream Interpretation: Science or Pseudo-science? Javier Yanes
Psychology Today: People Who Do Not Dream: Scientific American:
Patrick McNamara Ph.D.
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We got to chat with LPC and LMFT Wendy Byrd about ketamine, the history of hallucinogenic therapy, and mental health. We do not want to have this much in common with Joe Rogan.
References:
Wendy's Website: https://wendybyrd.com/
Connected Heart Therapy: https://connectedhearttherapy.com/
The Past, Present, and Future of Using Ketamine To Treat Depression: Raleigh McElvery
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Have you ever felt like an impostor, or an imposter? Well, you're the same as Maya Angelou, it turns out. This episode is the first time the sisters really disagree on something!
The Oxford Dictionary
References:
The Decision Lab: IMPOSTOR SYNDROME
Harvard Business Review: Stop Telling WomenThey Have Imposter Syndrome: Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey
Is it time to Embrace your Imposter Syndrome? : Duncan Green
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Is being in a gifted and talented program helpful for children, or is it just another class separation? Is it really a farm for neurodivergent kids to run free and not annoy normal people? What's it like when one sister is gifted and talented and the other one has hit her head on stuff a lot? What horrible realization does Virginia come to about her X-Men fandom? And what's the deal with ermine fur, anyway? Find out here!
References:
The History of Gifted and Talented Education: National Association for Gifted Children
De Blasio to Phase Out Gifted and Talented Education: New York Times
Gifted and Talented Programs: What Parents Should Know: Emily Pierce
PROOF POINTS: Gifted programs provide little to no academic boost, new study says: Jill Barshay5 Common Problems Experienced By Gifted Children & Adolescents: Dr. Tali Shenfield
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A man onstage convinces a woman to crow like a rooster whenever she hears someone say "Barbara Streisand." A young man in ancient Greece chants in the temple of the Oracle to receive visions of the future. Thousands of people sit on one woman's couch and get help with their addictions. It's all hypnosis....OR IS IT?
Also, why does Laura think her fear of opossums is at all useful?
The podcast this week is a conversation between a comedian of 18 years and a hypnotist of 24.
References:
Oxford English DictionaryHMI College Of Hypnotherapy: Ancient Hypnosis
Brittanica: Franz Anton Mesmer
Hypnotherapy V. Stage Hypnosis: HypnoTC
The Sun: SOMEONE LIKE NEW:
Adele’s weight loss – meet her $390-an-hour hypnotherapist that helps A-list stars like Jennifer Aniston shed pounds: Lydia Hawken
The Center of Success: Famous People Who Have Used Hypnosis -
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In this episode, the ladies discuss whether the drive to achieve success, fame, money- all the things our society worships- is a sign of mental illness. On the way, we talk about what Jack Black is afraid of, what it's like to audition for reality television, and the things we do to impress our dead parents.
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Why do people lie? Who's the biggest liar on the show? What do Steve Rannazzisi and Brian Williams have in common? Virginia tells stories about comedians, and a real-life Muriel's Wedding.
References:
Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are: Seth Stephens-DavidowitzResearch Reveals the Most Common Reasons People Lie- The association between personality and motivations for lying is examined: Ekua Hagan
7 Ways to Get the Truth on Surveys (+ Reasons for Lying on Surveys): Jason Mahmutovic
Why We Lie, And The Neuroscience Behind It: Christine Comaford
Religious Worship Attendance in America: Evidence from Cell Phone Data: Devin Pope
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What defines whiteness, who made it up, and why can't you keep a suburban kid in Kentucky from taking a hip hop dance class?
Rest in power, Martin Mull!
References:
The Guardian: What is white culture, exactly? Mona ChalabiPsychology Today: What Is Whiteness? Monnica T Williams Ph.D
stuffwhitepeoplelike.com
“Stuff White People Like” Christian Lander
Nell Irvin Painter, The History of White People
Ta-Nehisi Coates, Between the World and Me
Why Do We Keep Using the Word “Caucasian”? Yolanda Moses
“Ta-Nehisi Coates Breaks Down Why White People Can't Say The N-Word In Rap Song” Sarah Ruiz-Grossman
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Virginia's got a stalker! Well, two- the girls talk about stalking in romantic comedy, their own stalking histories, the psychological markers of stalkers, what someone who stalks should do for themselves, and what to do when you're being stalked to keep yourself safe.
References:
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)
Can I Tell You A Secret? - Netflix
The Hypnotist's Love Story- Liane Moriarty
Baby Reindeer- Netflix
The Courage To Be Happy: Ichiro Kushimi, Fumitake Koga
Valley Girl
Pretty in Pink
Sleepless in Seattle
My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
American Beauty
Love, Actually
Say Anything
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The girls have more to say about anger, including entitlement, grudges, and how to build resilience to anger- touching on meditation, tai chi, and Laurie Anderson, and how many times they have poured beer on people.
References:
Laurie Anderson
Jenny Zigrino
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Laura and Virginia discuss who's a better person, why people cheat, and what we can learn from infidelity.
References:
I Don't Care About Your Band- Julie Klausner
Esther Perel: Mating in Captivity
"Not Just Friends” Shirley Glass
"Why Do Women Cheat?" Dr. Kathy Nickerson
"Why Don’t You Cheat? Be Careful Asking Your Partner This Question
Stephanie: We Still Like Each Other Podcast "Why Do Married People Cheat?"
Motivations for extramarital affairs are vast and can vary by gender- Sheri Stritof
Should an affair be disclosed? Risks of hiding or revealing infidelity- Advice by Dr. Yael Schonbrun
Infidelity Statistics on Men, Women, and Relationships- Gabrielle Applebury, LMFT
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Why are young men and young women on opposite ends of the political spectrum today? Why is the birth rate in Korea so low? Why does Laura want to blow up the government? Find out today!
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The Battle of the Sexes Turns Political: Dr. Alice Evans
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In which we discuss the myth of meritocracy, the reality of privilege, the challenge of T.A.G. kids (pt. 1 to continue later), and why Virginia wants a lobotomy.
References:
The Art & Science of Luck- Sahil Blook
Creating Your Own Luck:
Ultra-Lucky Lottery Players Who Won Big Multiple Times
Work Life Central: Privilege Vs. Luck
Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy: Robert H. Frank
A belief in meritocracy is not only false: it’s bad for you
By Clifton Mark
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A listener suggested this topic! Thank you!
The girls define and explore parasocial relationships, weeding off into discussions about Agent Mulder, Robert Smith, Jack Black, Lady to Lady, ScarJo, and how to get more views on TikTok.
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Money and happiness are related, but not in the way you think.
In our capitalist hellscape culture, we receive the message that money is the cure-all and be-all, but Laura points to some evidence that it's not all it cracked up to be. On the way, we talk about the lottery, the hedonic treadmill, and the happiest person on earth, Elon Musk!
References:
Daniel Gilbert: Stumbling On Happiness
The Science of Happiness by David Futrelle
Healthline: Can You Buy Happiness? by Tim Jewell
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