In this special additional episode (y'all are spoiled!), Mackenzie and Lily continue their conversation with couples therapist and sexuality educator Jennifer Litner all about interpolitical dating and romantic partnerships. Mack and Lil also provide ample politically-minded romance novel recommendations and a peek into what else they're reading.
This is the second part of a two-part episode. The first segment was published on September 28th, and you should definitely listen to that episode before diving into this one.
You can learn more about F2L guest Jennifer Litner at https://www.embracesexualwellness.com/ and on Instagram at @embracesexualwellness. F2L listeners also get 20% off her e-course Building Ease Talking About the Birds and the Bees™ with the promo code F2LPODCAST, which is valid now through October 31, 2020: https://builidingease.mykajabi.com/offers/HV43zLAn/checkout?coupon_code=F2LPODCAST
It's a digital course for parents, guardians, and caregivers who want to learn how to communicate developmentally appropriate sex-ed information with their children. Lesson material is based on the standards for comprehensive sexuality education, has been peer-reviewed, and is designed to be inclusive, shame-free, anti-oppressive, and scientifically accurate.
Parents can also download her free guide to developmentally appropriate conversations with youth here: https://builidingease.mykajabi.com/conversationsguide
Major episode timestamps: Introduction (0:00), Question About How to Handle a Partner's Unsavory Political Opinions (1:56), Question About Why Our Society Loves the Idea of "Opposites Attract" (7:12), Question About If You Should Try to Change a Partner's Political Affiliation or Views (14:20), Question About Supporting a Loved One in a Mixed Partisan Relationship (22:24), Question About What to Do If This Podcast Has Caused a Relationship Crisis (27:08), Post-Jennifer Litner Conversation Debrief, (32:07), Introduction to Member-Generated Politically Minded Romance Recommendations (36:39), Yes, No, Maybe So by Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed (37:07), Running by Natalia Sylvester (37:20), The Kingmaker and The Rebel King by Kennedy Ryan (38:28), Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (39:18), The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert (40:46), Introduction to What Else We're Reading (41:18), Engagement and Espionage by Penny Reid (41:26), Good Morning, Destroyer of Men's Souls by Nina Renata Aron (43:46), Conclusion (46:48).
You can get full show notes and episode transcriptions on the Bad Bitch Book Club website: http://badbitchbookclub.com/podcast.
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Friends to Lovers is a Bad Bitch Book Club podcast hosted by BBBC founder Mackenzie Newcomb and writer, editor, and bestie Lily Herman. Each week, they use books as a jumping off point to talk about sex, relationships, dating, love, romance, and more.
