that's right y'all, it's episode ONE HUNDRED and we are talking ABORTION. Trigger warning, for real, if this is a discussion that's hard for you to hear for personal/emotional reasons this might not be the one for you. But, if this is a topic that is difficult for you to understand, a difficult topic for you to empathize with, a topic that you just don't agree with- I will challenge you to put yourself in a safe space, where you can relax and actually LISTEN, and listen to this episode. This is vulnerable and touching and real, and what many people might need to hear. This episode is also a little chaotic, because that's just what happens when Allison and I team up lol. Check the website for the blog post on today's episode:https:/ivebeenthinkingpod.com/blog Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A chill, old fashioned episode where I just talk to you guys and share about my feels n stuff. I hope you guys enjoy it for what it is and can't wait to get back to regular guest episodes in July!!! <3@ivebeenthinkingpod on insta@ivebeenalanna on tiktokthe blog post I referenced Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pride month, "the pregnant man" of 2008, Tumblr, supportive highschool teachers and Benjamin Franklin... what do they all have in common? This episode. My friend Christopher (he/him) and I have an incredible conversation about his journey to becoming his "FAVORITE" self. His journey is unique and I am so glad our platform has been trusted with sharing it.I hope this episode makes you think. I hope it makes you consider what you know about the LGBTQ experience- and what you might think about "why" or "how" people realize that they don't fit into the "normal" (straight) narrative !Today's blog post!!! Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all this is an incredibly heartwarming episode- if you know Adam, that might come as a shocker. This episode is about his "non-traditional" early years... about the times he wasn't a part of your "average" American nuclear family, the times he was lonely and longing.. and about how living through all of that has made him into the person he is, and who that person is. I am so grateful he trusted me enough to share this with y'all, and I hope that his story has the impact on you that is has on me. See this and other episodes in video form (and early!) on patreon.  Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, we got to have an awesome convo with Kristen from the podcast/insta Confessions of a Chinese Adoptee- and ask her some incredible questions, sent in from y'all. She tells us about her experiences as an adopted child from China, knowing that she was given up likely because of the One Child Policy; her proximity to her heritage, living in a white family and predominately white community, and how that has affected her identity. We also touch on racism and bullying, and the INCREDIBLE importance of representation in media. Kristen also shares hopes for future transracial adoptees and her complicated opinion on international adoption.  This is such an interesting and insightful episode; I'm so glad to share this with everyone. Kristen's is such an important story and was so kind to take on "narrative burden" for one more explanation ;) OH and we finish up with some thoughts on Roe v Wade!!!Find Kristen, her coaching website and some extra thoughts that weren't included on the website here: https://www.ivebeenthinkingpod.com/post/96-perspectives-on-adoption-culture-and-bio-families-with-confessions-of-a-chinese-adoptee Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse, Mutilation and Religious Trauma In this episode, former missionary and Biblical scholar Meghan Tschanz asks: “Is Jesus for this patriarchal system, or have we got it wrong?” We discuss patriarchal “Christianity”, abuse, intersectional Feminism and the example Jesus set. We also hit on some majorly upsetting points, so do be aware of those. This was a fun and insightful episode, though, and one I encourage everyone to listen- Christian, non-Christian, woman, man, non-binary, everyone. I think ANYONE can gain some serious insights from this episode. Hope you enjoy!https://ivebeenthinkingpod.com/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Month of the Military Child y'all!!!!! Bet you didn't even know that's a thing. I only know it is because my mom always shares stuff on facebook about it lol. This week's episode is a little conversation between my pal Liam and I (remember ep 92?) where we kind of compare and contrast our experiences growing up as military children in the US and the UK, plus how it has shaped our lives and how we see the world. I loved having this talk with him- and hope y'all enjoy listening. So many good nuggets and soooo many places where that bit of perspective could maybe help someone see things in a new light. https://www.ivebeenthinkingpod.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WELCOME to this incredible episode that I am so excited about. We fought through technical issues and came out the other side PRETTY victorious- plus, now we get to record more content together hehe. Bethany is a content creator whose focus is encouraging women (predominantly) to examine and potentially unlearn harmful and false beliefs taught to and about women in the institutional Christian Church- aka "The Church". This episode shares her perspective of being extremely traumatized through religion, through her parents understanding of what they "should" do and through Bethany's own treatment by church officials. TW- we talk a lot about religious trauma, we talk about the Rapture, and there is mention of abusive relationships. If these things aren't for you, I GET IT. But, if you can, I encourage you to listen to this episode and use it as a safe space for considering some experiences that you may not have shared, or some experiences that you walked away from with a different outlook, and I urge you to consider how Bethany and I have come to the conclusions that we have.PS I MISPRONOUNCE HER MAIDEN NAME it is Langland not England I'm sorry !!!!show notes and links to Bethany's media: https://www.ivebeenthinkingpod.com/blog Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to my dear friend Liam and his trip across the pond, I bring you a fun and funny episode where a Brit and an American discuss some cultural and political differences between our respective countrymen. Job culture and the Great Resignation, healthcare and mandatory time off- we even talk about the liberal/conservative scale. This episode is all over the place in the best way- if you're interested in living abroad, in understanding other nations' approach to the workplace, or even if you're interested in international politics... this episode is for you!@ivebeenthinkingpodhttps://www.ivebeenthinkingpod.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode we are joined by comedian, podcaster, YouTuber and doctoral student KYNDRA CRUMP. She shares her perspectives on a wide variety of topics, from Michael Jackson to childhood trauma and tons of in between. This is such a fun episode, with so many twists and turns and thought provoking moments. I hope y'all enjoy!www.ivebeenthinkingpod.comFind Kyndra:@thekyndracrumpshowYouTubeApple PodsSpotify Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices