REPOST! This episode was originally released in April 2020. There’s no new episode this week, so we wanted to bring attention to an important topic - self-care.

 

ORIGINAL POST: 

 

On this week's episode of Let's Unpack That, Paul and Kaeli chat about staying sane, managing anxiety, and practicing self care during social distancing. We go over our tips and tricks to love ourselves - some daily, some weekly, and some as needed. We even going on a rant about balancing work, life, relationships, and everything in between. We hope you enjoy it. 

Don't forget to connect with us after you finished listening! You can follow Paul (@itspaulwarren) and Kaeli (@kaeligibbs) on Instagram to stay in touch with all of their self-care recommendations. 

 

Caution: some listeners might find the language used in this podcast mildly offensive

In this week's episode, we're unpacking trauma, but more specifically Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Trauma is an incredibly complex topic and it'll need to be broken down into multiple episodes - and that's why we're thrilled to welcome Emily to the podcast, a licensed therapist and expert in trauma-informed care, for the first installment in this series.

In this episode, Paul and Emily talk about childhood trauma, how it manifests itself in the clients Emily supports, and how it plays into some modern day dialogue around politics and community fundings. Don't forget to connect with us after you finish listening! Connect with Paul on Instagram (@itspaulwarren) or Emily (@emilykatesays). 

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In this week's episode, we're unpacking your Instagram messages about the things that are frustrating you the most about 2020. In this episode, Erica and Paul unpack conservative monuments, social distancing, Trump's racism, and voting third party. Don't forget to connect with us after you finish listening! Connect with Paul on Instagram (@itspaulwarren) or Erica (@erica_megan). 

Caution: some listeners might find the language used in this podcast mildly offensive.

NEW GUEST ALERT! Welcome Lexi! 

In this week's episode, we're unpacking how to be a better ally. We cover topics like amplification, performative allyship, being a white savior, and how to do the work that's needed to raise awareness and fight against systemic racism. 

Don't forget to connect with us after you finish listening! Follow Paul on Instagram at @itspaulwarren.  

 

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WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, KIRK!

 

In this episode, Erica is back with a new guest Kirk to unpack racism in the queer community. Being part of a minority community does not excuse us from racism, especially in our own community. Together, we unpack nuances within our own community in Philadelphia, erasure and objectification of queer people in media, racism in dating and on dating apps, and even in pornography and porn titles. Hopefully, you can share this episode with a queer friend (or an ally!) who might be able to reflect on their own racist tendencies as queer people. 

 

Don't forget to connect with us after you finish listening! Follow Paul on Instagram at @itspaulwarren.  

 

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NEW GUEST ALERT, IT'S ANDREW! 

 

On this episode of Let's Unpack That, we're unpacking our internalized homophobia. We break down the definition of it, our own battles with love and self-acceptance, and then we do a quick round robin of 25 Signs of Internalized Homophobia.

This episode is tough to talk about. If you're at all upset by this content, please connect with a licensed professional or emergency services.  

 

Don't forget to connect with us after you finish listening! Follow Paul on Instagram at @itspaulwarren. 

 

Quick Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the recent uprising against systemic racism and reflection of the pains caused by white privilege. Since the initial recording, we've started to learn and reflect more about our privilege. some of the perspectives shared in this episode are potentially problematic, but they authentically capture our privilege in action.

 

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In this episode, Erica is back to talk about race, racism, and reactions to the recent protests against the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. We unpack our reactions, the reactions of our friends, and the importance of being a vocal ally against systemic racism and police brutality. 

Don't forget to connect with us after you finish listening! Follow us on Instagram @letsunpackthat_podcast or email us at [email protected]. 

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'TIS A THREESOME, MOTHER. 

In this week's episode, Erica and Kathleen are back to talk with Paul about how to socialize during social distancing. We breakdown Zoom Happy Hours and Virtual Dating, and then drag the hell out of Cosmo's Top 25 Virtual Date Recommendations. This episode got hilarious and messy, but that's why we love it the most. 

Don't forget to connect with us after you finish listening! Follow us on Instagram @letsunpackthat_podcast or email us at [email protected]. 

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On this week's episode of Let's Unpack That, Kathleen is back to unpack work personas. With this topic, we talk about how we find ourselves changing and molding to fit the people around us. We trash business casual clothing and how attire makes us feel out of our own bodies. And then we wrap with a discussion on diversity - and diversity at work can bring out your true personality.  

Don't forget to connect with us after you finish listening! Follow us on Instagram @letsunpackthat_podcast or email us at [email protected]. 

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GUESS WHO'S KATH IN THE HOUSE?!

On this week's episode of Let's Unpack That, Kathleen is back to unpack Career Changes. She's made some pretty life-altering decisions since her previous episodes on this podcast. Hear from us as we talk through career paths, current jobs, how and why we ended up in those fields, and how we manage the anxieties that go along with hard choices.  

Don't forget to connect with us after you finish listening! Follow us on Instagram @letsunpackthat_podcast or email us at [email protected]. 

Caution: some listeners might find the language used in this podcast mildly offensive