Three topics in one episode!

1) Transactional friendships. The most common form of transactional friendships occur because someone wants to use another person to get ahead, or an exchange of skills that benefits one another. These "friendships" can also be for clout, money, and/or fame. Sometimes, transactional friendships occur because people don't want to be alone, often choosing the wrong people as "friends".

2) Party etiquette. What should you do if you are invited to a party and you found out one of the guests is someone you don't get alone with or you have unresolved issues with that guest?

3) Do larger people have to work harder to be accepted in society?

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Where words fail, music speaks.

When you dive into the background of any artist, often times the work they create is a response to a moment in their lives that may have been difficult to speak about. Listening to music can make you feel a range of emotions. Creating music can also help heal some of those emotions. We chat with singer/songwriter Eric Terino and his emotional journey into creating his latest LP Innovations Of Grave Perversity, and how he transformed heartbreak to healing.

Learn more about Eric Terino at ericterino.com

You can also listen and buy his latest album on Bandcamp

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My thoughts on the recent Supreme Court leaked document suggesting a reversal of Roe v. Wade.

If you would like to learn more about this landmark case, please visit history.com

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...that is when trust is created. We all have certain friends we share more with than others. What are some reasons for the distinction? And is it possible to remain friends with someone you don't trust? Let's dissect some some key points about friendships, oversharing, and the signs you can't trust a friend.

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Can there be true authenticity without vulnerability? 

I have been reading bell hook's book, All About Love, which delves into the aspects of love in modern society. And it had me thinking about love, vulnerability, and femininity. There is a fine line between being open (expressing emotions) and being honest that potentially exposes vulnerability. Society has a perception that softness or emotion is perceived as weakness. Why are we taught that expressing our emotions, or crying, is bad? This type of mentality is passed down from generation to generation. While emotional strength, stoicism, etc., are not the same as other generational curses such as alcoholism or drug addiction, at some point, these behaviours need to be checked, and changed. What may have served one generation well, may not help future generations. When it comes to our emotions, being vulnerable is authentic. Why would you let anyone stifle that?

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We talk a lot about communicating with friends, and the importance of establishing boundaries with them. But what about the romantic relationships in our lives? Why is it so difficult to express our wants and desires to our significant others? Have we romanticized this notion that our partners should somehow know everything without ever being told? It's time to unlearn some of these tactics and start being straightforward with our communication! 

We approach 7 important phrases we should all get more comfortable using in our relationships. You can follow along @yourdiagnonsense

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A social experiment is a type of research done in fields like psychology or sociology to see how people behave in certain situations or how they respond to particular policies or programs. Many of these experiments test an individuals response to conformity. Society has made us believe the if you don't conform, you will be punished. Why do we have this fear of sticking out from the crowd? There's also the subject of con artists. They make us believe in a fantasy, whether it's the perfect relationship, an exclusive and immersive experience, or partying with the glitterati, we buy into what they're selling. We want to follow the crowd. It's the desperation to be a part of a group or to have the perfect life. So we conform. 

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I finally got the chance to sit down with my mother for a wonderful chat about her career and some of the challenges she encountered as a black woman in a male-dominated society. Navigating race and gender biases, and maintaining her own femininity.

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