Four Grown-Ass Women of the Apocalypse

In this off the cuff episode we talk about social expectations of gender and behavior. We get a little off track, but we like it when we do that. We hope you do too.

TW // SEXUAL ASSAULT

In this episode, we welcome Norman dentist Dr. Gabriel Bird to the show. He tells us how he was prompted to educate himself on trauma informed dentistry and how he approaches easing anxiety in patients who are victims of sexual assault or other trauma.

Show notes:

Resurrection After Rape by Matt Atkinson: https://amzn.to/3FA7vGh

The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.: https://amzn.to/3DILYdC

In this episode, we discuss protecting your own mental health by staying out of social media debates that aren’t productive. We talk about our shortcomings in this area, and the best way to handle those situations.

SHOW NOTES:

LOA TODAY (Law of Attraction Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loa-today-living-our-abundance-with-the-law-of-attraction/id1169278378

Stay Above the Fray by Isaac Morehouse: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2019/07/14/stay-above-the-fray/

TW // sexual assault.

In this episode, we welcome Anissa Scott who shares her story of fighting back against sexual assault, physically, legally, and psychologically.

The Women’s Resource Center: https://wrcnormanok.org

YWCA: https://www.ywcaokc.org

Palomar: https://palomarokc.org

In this episode, we talk about ADHD and how it affects each of us individually. We share some resources and we have some lightbulb moments.

SHOW NOTES:

What the HDHD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatTheADHD

Faster than Normal Podcast: https://www.fasterthannormal.com

We talk about the new Texas abortion law that includes an incentive for individuals to enforce the law with a $10,000 (or more) ‘bounty’ to anyone who successfully sues someone providing or assisting a woman seeking an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. We also discuss the near-total abortion ban that will go into effect in Oklahoma on November 1st and the organizations that are fighting these violations of the rights of people with uteruses.

Organizations fighting for reproductive rights in Oklahoma:

Planned Parenthood: www.plannedparenthood.org

Center for Reproductive Rights: www.reproductiverights.org

Planned Parenthood Federation of America: www.ippf.org

Oklahoma Call for Reproductive Justice: www.ocrj.org

Back from a break, we talk about advocating for your own physical and emotional space and not apologizing for things we shouldn’t apologize for. Topics include Britney Spears, Simone Biles, bedtime routines, zombie bees, animal rescue, scary pond animals, man chicken, and Emily’s weight loss journey.

This episode begins with a discussion about how being low maintenance can have a negative effect on relationships, but quickly spirals into such topics as The Murder of Kitty Genovese and The Bystander Effect, the rise of niche sports, endorsement deals for influencers, free products from Amazon sellers in exchange for reviews, and unboxing videos. We also include many unintentional product endorsements.

SHOW NOTES:

Psychology Today: Are You Too Low Maintenance? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-the-generations/202101/are-you-too-low-maintenance

The Witness: The Murder of Kitty Genovese: https://www.amazon.com/Witness-William-Genovese/dp/B01LG6HERI

In episode 6 of season 2, we share how each of us views "Fake It Till You Make It" and whether "Faking It Till You Make It" is helpful or harmful.

SHOW NOTES:

Why "Fake It Till You Make It Is Bad Advice," at Bluering Design: https://www.blueringdesignllc.com/post/why-fake-it-till-you-make-it-is-bad-advice

In this episode, we talk about burning bridges in personal relationships and business, when it's necessary and when it's not a good idea.