Ambivalent Bitches

In today's episode, I am joined by Sammi Beatrice, the host of the Fashion Your Passion podcast. Together, we discuss why keeping promises to yourself is the ultimate way to achieve your goals, the value in getting honest with yourself and others about both the highs and lows of your journey, and how you can transform your pain into purpose. Additionally, Sammi opens up about reconceptualizing work/life balance as a college student, her experience at Scout's Agency, struggling with an undiagnosed mental illness in high school, the power of mentors and therapy, unlearning people-pleasing tendencies, and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.

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In today's episode, I am returning to my roots by throwing all structure to the wind and speaking directly from the heart about the harsh reality of creating the life of your dreams, as well as my current mental health and entrepreneurship challenges. Additionally, I touch on the online facade that is being on a #healingjourney, how I handled ruptures in my relationship with myself in the past, and what I have been doing to shift my approach to be able to repair those cracks today.

RESOURCES
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

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In today's episode, I am joined by Kara Bergerstock, a clinical psychology doctoral student currently living in Chicago. Together, we discuss struggling with our mental health as undergrads in psych programs, the need for more open conversations about topics that are deemed controversial or taboo in our society, and the freedom that comes with exploring and embracing one's full identity. Additionally, Kara opens up about how therapy has changed her life for the better, the importance of social justice and cultural diversity in her studies and work, having an abortion alone as a teen and how that affected the trajectory of her life, moving to Chicago, and having the opportunity to explore her bisexuality, ethnicity, and other parts of her identity in a new environment.

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RESOURCES
Find an Abortion Provider: https://www.abortionfinder.org
Online Abortion Clinic: https://www.heyjane.co
Donate to Planned Parenthood: https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org
Donate to Independent Abortion Clinics: https://keepourclinics.org
Find + Donate to a Local Abortion Fund: https://abortionfunds.org
PA Voting Info: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov
Support Josh Shapiro for PA Governor: https://joshshapiro.org
Support John Fetterman for PA Senate: https://johnfetterman.com
Sierra on White Advocacy: https://www.tiktok.com/@blkgrltragic/video/7113510611044125998
Mplsadonia on Decolonization + Building Community: https://www.tiktok.com/@sovereignraconteur/video/7113214200037592363
Jameelah Jones on Anger + Activism: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnydaejones/video/7112896425612168490
Public Black Feminism In Practice: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/12/1/17
Radical Healing Framework: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0011000019843506

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In today's episode, I respond to the Ambivalent Bitches' anonymous confessions and questions, which range from building self-confidence to having sex dreams about your exes! Additionally, I touch on the challenges of being a puppy/dog owner, entering my 24th year of existence, and not having a driver's license.

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In today's episode, I speak about the impact of the SCOTUS's decision to overturn Roe Versus Wade, which was a landmark decision that made access to abortion a constitutional right for individuals with uteruses across the nation for the past 49 years. Additionally, I discuss influencer silence, white privilege and white savior complex, and ways to get involved in the fight for reproductive freedom and justice for all.

RESOURCES
Find an Abortion Provider: https://www.abortionfinder.org
Online Abortion Clinic: https://www.heyjane.co
Donate to Planned Parenthood: https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org
Donate to Independent Abortion Clinics: https://keepourclinics.org
Find + Donate to a Local Abortion Fund: https://abortionfunds.org
PA Voting Info: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov
Support Josh Shapiro for PA Governor: https://joshshapiro.org
Support John Fetterman for PA Senate: https://johnfetterman.com
Sierra on White Advocacy: https://www.tiktok.com/@blkgrltragic/video/7113510611044125998
Mplsadonia on Decolonization + Building Community: https://www.tiktok.com/@sovereignraconteur/video/7113214200037592363
Jameelah Jones on Anger + Activism: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnydaejones/video/7112896425612168490
Public Black Feminism In Practice: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/12/1/17
Radical Healing Framework: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0011000019843506

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In today's episode, I am joined by my good friend and spiritual hypnotist, Merci Hypnosis. Together, we discuss the need for change in the digital spiritual community, the realization that you do not need to be "healed" in order to help others on their journeys, and why leaning into uncertainty and uncomfortability is essential for growth. Additionally, Merci opens up about the traumatic loss of her father, learning to listen to and trust her intuition, discovering her true purpose, and the significance of mental health awareness and integration in her work.

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In today's episode, I talk about being fearful of social media growth, realizing that one's existence has value regardless of what they may or may not have accomplished, and learning to accept and appreciate constructive criticism. Additionally, I speak on getting “canceled” by the cosplay community on Instagram, getting #Krissed on TikTok, and Lizzo taking accountability and action in response to the use of harmful terminology in her new single. Further, I wrap up this episode with a new weekly segment where I challenge the Ambivalent Bitches to be more introspective by asking an open-ended question.

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In today's episode, I speak openly about being in my flop girl era, but desiring to be in my hot girl era, recognizing that not everyone is worthy of hearing your story, and embarking on a journey to discover my personal style. Additionally, I touch on my recent business coaching session with Fi, my obsession with Sydney Sweeney and Katy DeGroot, and wanting to brush back up on the psychology of learning and habit-forming.

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In today's episode, I introduce a new weekly segment where I discuss something that I have recently been feeling indecisive about. This week, the hot topic is batch versus intuitive content creation! Additionally, I talk about prioritizing self-care during heavy times of collective trauma, my annual ritual of crying on my birthday, and why I believe Sadie Sink's character in Stranger Things, Max, is a fellow Moon Child.

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In today's episode, I speak candidly about the importance of celebrating small wins, the intersectionality of mental health and activism, and potentially kick-starting a waxing series on TikTok. Additionally, I touch on the Barker-Kardashian wedding, kids being intellectual creatures, my most recent Netflix obsession, and banking on Stranger Things changing my life.

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