Interesting AF

How many famous people has Elaine met? Linda is flabbergasted - but in a good way. Join us as Elaine tells us all her stories about how she's met some REAL famous people. Tell us who you've met!

Well Elaine has done it again! She has shared with us a documentary that really made Linda feel all the feelings. Don't forget to check out the episode and share with us what you thought!

The Woman Who Wasn't There (Prime Video)

In the last few weeks, parenthood, specifically motherhood, has been in the media ever since a rather popular star said that all the friends she had whom are mothers were in "hell". Elaine and Linda talk about their own experiences with motherhood and SHOCKER - it's not a simply distilled into a small soundbite.

Tell us about your parenthood experiences - our email is always open!

To keep going with the COVID learnings, Elaine and Linda discuss what happened to the Earth when everything shut down. Watch the documentary and listen to our hosts discuss the stories as well as what they experienced during COVID and how they saw nature heal.

The Year the Earth Changed (Apple TV)

COVID did a number on the world - not only in terms of health burden but also learning about ourselves in a global crisis. So what did scientists do? What they do best...look at the data and make some conclusions rooted in the scientific method. Elaine and Linda discuss the conclusions they came to now that it's been 5 years. Because if we aren't learning then what are we doing?

The article that sparked the discussion: 15 Lessons Scientists Learned About Us When the World Stood Still (New York Times)

Well who are we? Given our evolution, we wanted to re-introduce ourselves, why we are here, what we believe, and what we have learned doing this podcast.

Heads up - we are on a break next week, but we are always available via email. Message us!

Saturday Night Live needs no introduction but its musical guests over the years have and boy have they left a legacy on art, music and the show itself. Elaine and Linda discuss the documentary, how SNL shaped them, and shaped many years in the United States. It has started careers and ended some but there has never been a dull moment and live from an undisclosed location in the DC area...here are Elaine and Linda.

And if you watch nothing this documentary - watch the first ten minutes and be musically cleansed! :)

Ladies and Gentlemen 50 Years of SNL Music (Peacock)

TW: SA

Today is a heavy episode, Elaine and Linda tackle generational trauma, what it means, some of their personal experiences, and how to find help if you need it. Trauma and intergenerational trauma can deeply affect how people connect with each other and therefore potentially hinder progress. This episode may be a little difficult for some listeners but we hope this helps you find connection and healing.

The articles referenced in this episode:

Psychology Today - Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma

APA Dictionary - What is Intergenerational Trauma?

Direct Relief - Healing Generational Trauma through Cultural Connection in Alaska

Banksy - need we say more? Well of course Elaine and Linda have plenty to say about this documentary. Wow, as avid art lovers, our hosts take a stab at understanding the message the artist sends through a new medium. In case you have never heard/seen street art, this is a great initiation to the art form with subtle social commentary by Elaine and Linda ... and Banksy ;).

YouTube - Exit Through the Gift Shop

BBC - Banksy's latest work appears on London Zoo gates

Love is arguably the most meaningful connection we make with ourselves, friends, family, and significant others. This week - love doctors, Elaine and Linda (;)) discuss love, how it affects your brain, your psychology and of course how your connect to others. The article they reference is here: The psychology of love: 10 groundbreaking insights into the science of relationships

Note: We are continuing to test out our new format where one host picks a topic and an article and comes prepared and the other isn't prepared. Tell us what you think!