Why do we need validation from others? Why are some people content with being where they are in life and others always seek recognition? Stacy and Anya sit down to discuss how self-validation is different in Eastern Europe and America. They also talk about the tricks that helped them build their lives and careers as immigrants.

Criminology professor (Stacy) and LA producer/comedian (Anya) discuss the Menendez case, going in depth on why they did it what they did. They reflect on the accuracy of the new TV series and its role in our understanding of violence and murder.

Dan, Stacy and Anya talk about the creepy and crazy people they met in Los Angeles. They also discuss SA allegations and other recent crimes. Stacy uses her criminology background to explain why and when people do crazy things and commit crimes.

Dan joins Stacy and Anya to share his experiences with living, dating, and working in Los Angeles.

Anya and Stacy talk about their own unique ways of dealing with stress and mental health problems. They share their experiences with therapists in America, hypnotherapy, GSR, and other non-traditional methods.

Stacy and Anya discuss their struggles with anxiety and ADHD. Stacy talks about new research on anxiety disorders and shares how anxiety can lead to chronic pain.

Anya and Stacy discuss the challenges they face as working women in America. They compare their experiences in the creative, academic and medical fields in Europe and America.

Anya and Stacy talk about working with Americans and the struggles women experience at their jobs. They recall how their crazy upbringing in Eastern Europe helped them learn to survive and push through.

In this episode, Stacy and Anya talk about the path they took in finding their career in the United States. They discuss how they were able to combine different jobs in their search for their true passion.

Dante joins Stacy and Anya to discuss their weird and not so weird dating experiences in America. Stacy talks about research on the biggest “turn-offs” in dating, but are they really turn-offs?