Mood management has been a big part of our mental heath and personal development journeys. We've had to learn to not let the way we feel in any given moment dictate our outlooks on life. In this episode, we discuss the tricks we use to shake a bad mood, whether it's anxiety, work stress, or general frustration with life.

Over on the blog, Jessica gets honest about what happens when these tricks don't work, along with one major tip for what to do when nothing seems to help. Read more at https://futureregretspodcast.com/29/

PS - You check out Alexis’ “A Playlist for Feeling Feelings” on Spotify!

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Words matter, and today we're talking about the words and phrases that we think should be retired from speech. Whether it's the office jargon that gets thrown around (we'll circle back on this) or the cultural implications of "boss babe," or why no one should be encouraged to "rise and grind," we're getting a little pedantic about our personal pet peeve phrases.

For additional thoughts on "happiness is a choice," visit https://futureregretspodcast.com/28

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Did you know beer and witches are inextricably linked? Today we have beer-brewer Cassidy Johnson from Crooked Tooth Brewery on the show to talk about the intersection of woo-ism, the practice of “witchcraft,” and the male-dominated beer industry. Cassidy tells us about the history of “witches’ brew” (hint: it's the patriarchy) and the role beer plays in her own spiritual practice (there’s a Full Moon Brew!). 

For further reading about the history of brew witches and links to Southwest Serendipity and Crooked Tooth Brewery, visit futureregretspodcast.com/27

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The Five Love Languages are the different ways that people prefer to give and receive love, according to Gary Chapman’s book, “The 5 Love Languages.” The premise of the book is that you can improve your relationship by “speaking” your partner’s Love Language. In this episode, we discuss each of the five languages and our own efforts to apply the Love Language concepts in real life. Listen in for relationship advice from two Ice Queen Robots.

For additional content on Love Language compatibility, visit futureregretspodcast.com/26

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It's our first Mailbag Minisode! Today we are discussing a listener question: "What are your thoughts on #freebritney?" As huge Britney Spears fans, we have many thoughts, including the conservatorship, Britney Conspiracy Theories, and what's up with those Instagram dancing videos.

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We’ve been “on a diet” or in the middle of a “lifestyle change” since the 90s. In this episode, we talk about how we’ve come to reject diets and diet culture, from Slim-Fast to macro tracking. But most importantly, we discuss why we no longer participate in the quest to be smaller. We offer tips on shutting down damaging diet conversation and how we’ve learned to balance mental health, body image, exercise, and food on our journeys toward confidence and acceptance. 

Visit www.futureregretspodcast.com/25 for links to anti-diet culture resources and influencers we follow.

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In this week’s episode, we have a conversation about remote work that veers into a larger discussion about career stuff in general, like work culture and work-life balance. We talk about the emotional weight of working during COVID, plus productivity in the context of the 40-hour workweek, bullshit jobs, and workplace boundaries. 

For a play-by-play of our remote work daily routines and episode links, visit www.futureregretspodcast.com/24

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Astrology, tarot, crystals, intuition, energy, vibes - today we’re talking about all things “woo.” We believe in the power of attention and intention to change our lives, and this conversation is an exploration of things Western society deems irrational, silly, frivolous, or nonsensical. While not expert practitioners of the occult ourselves, we love exploring the intuitive elements of this universe and how they have helped us manage anxiety and live more peacefully.

For a brief history of horoscopes as we know them today, and links to Open Focus meditation, a very effective practice to reduce anxiety, visit https://futureregretspodcast.com/23

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We're talking about the tools modern science offers to help us become more "perfect" versions of ourselves. Boob jobs, butt jobs, Botox, filler, and all the other nips and tucks that go into looking beautiful these days. How does plastic surgery play a role in loving and accepting yourself? Are they mutually exclusive? And what is an "acceptable" or "right" amount of tweaking? We are discussing all these things in the context of beauty standards and the spectrum of options that range from makeup to going under the knife.

Visit http://futureregretspodcast.com/22 for bonus content on a woman famous for plastic surgery (among other things).

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It’s the first Future Regrets Book Club! We are discussing feminism, child-rearing, marriage, and work as explained in “Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Although we highly recommend it, you don’t have to have read the book to understand and enjoy this episode!

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