In this week's episode, Katelyn & Hannah talk about religion and gender in our Religion 2.0 episode! If you missed our first religion episode, don't wait, listen to it now! This episode expands on our previous episode about religion and identifies organized religion's impacts on gender and gender inequities. Did you know religion is THE primary driver and contributor to gender inequities across societies and cultures??? Our rant this week talks about women being arrested for having to perform their own medical treatments. Come rage with us!

You have got to listen to this week's episode!

Episode Resources:

PBS- Women, Religion, Violence and Power:

https://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2014/05/09/may-9-2014-women-religion-violence-power/23004/

Religion News Service:

https://religionnews.com/2021/07/30/brutal-killing-spotlights-violence-against-women-in-pakistan/

Violence Against Women and the Role of Religion:

https://vawnet.org/sites/default/files/materials/files/2016-09/AR_VAWReligion_0.pdf

Religion's Impact on Gender Inequity:

https://www.uvm.edu/giee/pubpdfs/Seguino_2011b_World_Development.pdf

Global Sisters Report:

https://www.globalsistersreport.org/column/equality/power-religion-over-women-india-43236

The Intersection of Religious Freedom and Women's Rights:

https://www.cfr.org/conference-calls/intersection-religious-freedom-and-womens-rights

Y'all! It's PETE WEEK!! Pete is back in this week's episode and he's telling us all about Russian history, THE Russian revolution (yes, that one), and dropping facts on facts! Now, if you're not historians like podcast hosts Katelyn & Hannah, tune in! This is perfect exploration of Russian history, how the past impacts the present, and a look at how everything is connected. We know there is a lot going on in the world, and we know you, too, have questions. Tune in for this PETE Week episode!

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Resources:

This American Life Podcast:

https://www.thisamericanlife.org/763/the-other-mr-president

Brown University:

https://watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/costs/social/rights

International Studies:

https://oxfordre.com/internationalstudies/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190846626.001.0001/acrefore-9780190846626-e-494

Intercepted - Why aren't we hearing more calls for diplomacy to end war in Ukraine?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-arent-we-hearing-more-calls-for-diplomacy-to-end/id1195206601?i=1000554960877

This week's episode is all about.... Women's History Month! Well, actually its about the war on women, and how legislation is targeting women's reproduction rights, while simultaneously waving the feminist flag. In this episode, Katelyn & Hannah rant about Katelyn's dating life, and ask the question "why don't they care?". This month, we ask that you think about how you're impacting, positive and negatively, women, queer people, and communities of color - because we're all part of the solution.

Are you enraged??? Listen now!

This week's episode is all about moisture! Well, really it's about water justice, which is a multifaceted human rights issue. In this episode, Katelyn & Hannah explore the question "is water-justice a human rights issue?". The rant this week discusses Ukraine and war, and seeks to understand issues of diversity and representation within reality dating shows. The World Health Organization shares that by 2025 over half of the world's population will be living in water-stressed environments. Why are we not talking about this more?! Katelyn and Hannah discuss human rights issues through the lens of intersectional feminism, and highlight that women of color continue to be the most impacted by social and human rights issues.

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Episode Resources:

National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/world-water-day-water-crisis-explained

World Health Organization:

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/drinking-water

The Guardian:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/americas-water-crisis

The Guardian - Nestle Scandal:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/oct/29/the-fight-over-water-how-nestle-dries-up-us-creeks-to-sell-water-in-plastic-bottles

NPR Flint Water Crisis:

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/04/20/465545378/lead-laced-water-in-flint-a-step-by-step-look-at-the-makings-of-a-crisis

Bitch Media - Anti-Lawn Movement:

https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/the-true-cost-of-lawns-in-north-america

In this episode, Katelyn and Hannah explore "Mental Health TikTok"- and yes, it's a real thing. Podcast hosts share their knowledge about mental health services as mental health professionals, and discuss why self-diagnosis is not actually helping you. We've all done it.... we've all Googled our symptoms and believed we had what the internet told us. In this episode, Enraged hosts share why you actually might not have that mental health condition, and discuss how the pharmaceutical industry makes you think you do.

Listen now!

Resources:

Wall Street Journal:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-diagnosis-videos-leave-some-teens-thinking-they-have-rare-mental-disorders-11640514602

Dangers of Self-Diagnosis:

https://www.whsv.com/2022/01/12/tiktok-leads-people-self-diagnosing-mental-health-conditions/#:~:text=AUGUSTA%20COUNTY%2C%20Va.,disorders%20like%20anxiety%20or%20ADHD.

Banner Health- TikTok Diagnosis:

https://www.bannerhealth.com/healthcareblog/advise-me/tiktok-self-diagnoses-on-the-rise-why-its-harmful

BetterHelp:

https://www.betterhelp.com/

In this episode, Katelyn & Hannah talk with activist Tara Criscuolo about diet culture, the fat positivity movement, the racist nature of idealized bodies to justify discrimination, and so much more! Have you ever wondered "what does the BMI actually mean?" or "why do I feel pressured to have a certain type of body?" - well this episode is for all of us! Because in one way or another, we've all been there! Tara talks with us about thin privilege and how it is we came to believe that certain bodies have better morals, when in reality- so much is out of our control.

Spend some time checking out the resources below about anti-diet culture, fat positivity, eating disorders, and eating disorder recovery!

Listen now!

Episode Resources:

Tara Criscuolo:

http://www.taracriscuolo.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/taracriscuolo/

@selflovebytara

Tara's Resource Guide:

https://www.taracriscuolo.com/resources

Anti-Diet and Fat-Positivity Activists:

@yrfatfriend - https://www.instagram.com/yrfatfriend/

@thefatsextherapist - https://www.instagram.com/thefatsextherapist/

@fatdoctoruk - http://fatdoctoruk/

@fatmarquisele - https://www.instagram.com/fatmarquisele/

@syddskyy - https://www.instagram.com/syddskyy/

@heysharonmaxwell  - https://www.instagram.com/heysharonmaxwell/

Join us for our infamous PETE WEEK episode!! Spend the hour with us as we ask Pete all the questions, and get lots of answers!

In this weeks episode, we have super special guest Pete, who explains U.S. debt relations, national debt, and how the heck we can afford all these vaccines?! That’s right, its #PETEWEEK! Pete answers the question “is money even real?”, while helping us realize we don’t know anything, and reminding us that we know a lot!

Listen now!

Episode Resources:

National Debt Calculator:

https://www.usdebtclock.org/

In Episode 9 of Season 2, "Human Trafficking", Katelyn & Hannah dispel common ideas about human trafficking, and break down what that broad umbrella term actually means. Did you know January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month?! Come along with us this week and learn about this complex topic, while also ranting and raging about the state of the world. We know lots of terrible things are happening right now, so let's spend time together breaking it down and planning steps toward making it better! Although, listeners know we're not great at positivity, we are great at talking about change!

Check out the episode this week where we ask "What actually is human trafficking?".

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Episode Resources:

Human Trafficking Institute:

https://www.traffickinginstitute.org/tag/human-trafficking-awareness-month/

International Labour Organization:

https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_574717/lang--en/index.htm

National Human Trafficking Awareness Month:

https://www.state.gov/national-human-trafficking-prevention-month/

Human Trafficking Fact Sheet:

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/archive/otip/fact-sheet/fact-sheet-labor-trafficking-english

National Human Trafficking Hotline:

https://humantraffickinghotline.org/type-trafficking/sex-trafficking

This week is an experiment where Katelyn & Hannah attempt to record an entire episode about positivity and positive news! Is this a failed experiment? Listen and find out! Katelyn & Hannah talk about sun lamps, toxic positivity, and so much more! Listen to podcast hosts attempt to be positive during these difficult times, while also asking..... "where is Pete?". Try positivity with us!

Show Details:

Dog Hero:

https://theweek.com/life/good-news/1007839/stray-dog-saves-virginia-family-by-alerting-them-to-house-fire

Dutch Prison Closures:

https://www.positive.news/society/the-empty-prisons-being-put-to-good-use-in-the-netherlands/

Cities and Depression:

https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/wellbeing/can-big-cities-protect-us-from-depression-researchers-think-so/

Cities and the Climate Crisis:

https://www.positive.news/society/cities-are-adapting-to-the-climate-crisis-bringing-many-other-benefits/

A Girl Has No President Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/agirlhasnopresident/?hl=en

In Episode 7 of Season 2, Katelyn & Hannah ask the question "is birth control a human rights issue?". This episode acknowledges the benefits of birth control, while also exploring why we're putting people at risk. The rant this week explores U.S. news, global impacts, and why we do what we do. The episode this week addresses the history of birth control, Katelyn & Hannah's experience with birth control, and how people can be appreciative of those who use birth control. Are you someone who doesn't need to prevent pregnancy? If so, have you thanked the people around you who do need to prevent pregnancy? Do it today!

Listen to this week's episode now!

Episode details:

Global News Wire:

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/12/19/1962675/0/en/Contraceptive-Pills-Market-to-reach-USD-20-55-Billion-by-2026-Rising-Demand-for-Birth-control-Pills-from-Urban-Areas-to-Fuel-Growth-Fortune-Business-Insights.html

An In Justice Magazine:

https://aninjusticemag.com/the-pill-has-been-killing-women-for-70-years-and-no-one-is-talking-about-it-de1e9b2dc0d

Daily Sabah:

https://www.dailysabah.com/life/science/new-contraceptive-measures-may-transform-male-health-care-in-2021

Fortune Business Insights 2020:

https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/contraceptives-market-100064

Grand Review Research:

https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/us-contraceptive-market

CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/contraceptive.htm