Jonni and Maria talk about the stories we tell ourselves - and our kids - and whether they are lies or magic making. Is it ever okay to lie to ourselves, our kids, or others? We candidly share how we've navigated the Santa, Easter Bunny, and Tooth Fairy myths - and balancing those magical childhood memories with teaching our kids about honesty.We share some doozies we told growing up (shoplifting anyone?) and the different types of lies humans tell - and where we think the line gets crossed. Please tune in for an honest conversation about…lying?!

Plus, collagen supplements, overcoming your fear of kale, talking to your pets, and more tomfoolery.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Is Believing InSanta Bad or Good for Kids?  Dr.Jacqueline Wooley, Professor of Psychology at University of Texas   

Why People Pretend to Talk to Their Pets

Elf on the Shelf

Peloton: Streamed and on-demand fitness and health. 

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Jonni and Maria talk, with humor and heart, about mental health - the power of sharing and creating safety for yourself and others.  With everything going on in the world today, many of us (especially kids and young adults) are not "fine." We talk about the COVID impact, the distinction between self care, self maintenance,and self compassion and what we're doing to maintain our own sanity: Boundaries, therapy, Peloton, and great apps. We've also shared some stats, personal stories and resources. Please tune in for a conversation we all need right now.

Plus, an intro to Rowing, stand-in mama bears, skateboarding and more tomfoolery.

Please remember: These are our own personal opinions and experiences. We are not mental health professionals but are sharing resources and our own experiences. If you or anyone you know is in crisis, please reach out to 

National suicide prevention hotline: 

800-273-8255 (TALK)

SAMHSA: Substance abuse and mental health services administration https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

We didn't get a chance to talk about this on this week's episode, but if you'd like to do something for the people of Ukraine, here are two places to donate: 

• GoFundMe Fundraiser: Ukraine Humanitarian Fund: Organized by GoFundMe and disperses to verified aid organizations.
• International Rescue Committee

Homecoming coaching course with Jamie Greenwood

Safe Sport

GetClarity.com

NPR: Kids Are Back in School - and Struggling with Mental Health Issues

Best Mental Apps for 2022, according to VeryWellMind.com, including best apps for mediation, therapy, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and more. 

BetterHealth: App for all types of therapy

Calm: App for meditation, sleep, stress relief, retraining your brain, and much more.

Peloton: Streamed and on-demand fitness and health. 

Talkspace: App for therapy. Maria accidentally referred to this as Headspace, which is a meditation app.

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In this episode, Jonni and Maria talk about the magic of improv and acting and how creative outlets can enrich your life and work. We share how we both got into them, what we get out of performing, and some horrific audition stories. What have these passons taught us about public speaking, vulnerability, and rejection, and how do we apply it to our everyday lives? How can leaders and business teams benefit from improv training? Why are creative endeavors the best form of self-care, no matter how busy you might be? Creative outlets help you flex your innovation and resilience muscles and Lord knows we needed those these past two years! Plus, the perfect power nap, Valentine’s Day traditions (and pitfalls to avoid) and more tomfoolery.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Kathy Klotz-Guest, speaker, author and founder of Keeping it Human  

• Her book: Stop Boring Me! How to Create Kick-Ass Marketing Content, Products and Ideas Through the Power of Improv. Named a must-read book for 2017 by Inc.com

Gary Ware, TEDx Speaker/ Facilitator/ Coaching, Founder of Breakthrough Play. He is in the San Diego area, but does a ton of freelance work, can do Zoom/in person 

BATS Improv (SF Bay Area)

Unexpected Productions (Seattle)

Jet City Improv (Seattle)

Comedy Sportz Worldwide

Harvard Business Review article, “Innovation Takes Practice”

The Empathy Edge podcast Let’s Play More at Work! with Jyoti Patel and Emily Griffin (Episode aired in December 2021)

Hacks starring jean Smart

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel starring Rachel Brosnahan

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Jonni and Maria discuss everyday activism and how to use your voice and work to make the world a better place. We share our journey and offer up small actions that make a big difference - even if you feel like the world’s problems are too overwhelming.  We got a little vulnerable in our own wins and fails and why we really believe the world needs us all to take brave little steps toward equity and justice. Plus, our picks for TV shows to watch when looking for a mental break, SO MANY great book and podcast recommendations, and fun facts about Encanto.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Podcasts and Blogs:

The Dia Bondi Show, Ep25: Taboos, Truths, and Tantrums: Speaking Courageously with Rene Huey-Lipton

The Empathy Edge with guest Terri Givens: Radical Empathy to Bridge Racial Divides

Code Switch by NPR- Episode 321. They came, they saw, they reckoned?

The Empathy Edge with guest Heather Hiscox: The Surprising Empathy Gap in Social Impact that Hinders Change

Red Slice blog: 5 Ways Your Business Can Make the World a Better Place

Books, Articles, and Videos:

The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We CAn Prosper Together  by Heather McGhee

The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman

Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides by Terri Givens

Roadmap for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Activism, and Advocacy for All by Elisa Camahort Page, Carolyn Guerin, and Jamis Wilson

Waking up White by Debby Irving

Uncomfortable Conversations with Emmanuel Acho

The New York Times: Support for Black Lives Matter Surged Last Year. Did It Last?  

Companies:

Be Culture (James and Kristen Whitfield) www.betheculture.com

TV and Movies:

Encanto

Happy Endings

Ted Lasso

Brooklyn 99

Ghosts (BBC version)

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boys, and the New Reality of Girl World by Rosalind Wiseman

Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker Room Tests, Girlfriends and the New Rules of Boy World by Rosalind Wiseman

The Guide: Managing Douchbags, Recruiting Wingmen, and Attracting Who You Want by Rosalind Wiseman

Power of the Pack: Women Who Support Women are More Successful

Mean Girls Turns 15: The Perpetuation of Mean Girl Culture

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Birds and Bees and Kids: Amy Lang

It’s Not the Stork! A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families, and Friends by Robie H. Harris

The Shameless Mom Academy podcast with Sara Dean: Ep 271, How to Not Raise a Rapist

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Welcome to Jonni and Maria Go There! A show about opinions….yours and ours. Your voice matters so USE it.

Who are we? 

We’re Jonni Ressler and Maria Ross. We’re two feisty redheads with fierce hearts and fiercer opinions. 

We’re both business owners, moms, part-time actresses, leaders and spouses - and eager to use our work to make the world a better place. We aim high, make mistakes, get angry, laugh at ourselves and love to cry happy tears. This podcast is for big-dreaming, progressive women with goals, whether those are to advance to CEO, make a change in your community, or just be the best version of yourself you can be.  Together, we’ll crack open those conversations that you really want to have about what’s going on in business, politics, current events, motherhood, culture...nothing is off limits! - and show you that your voice matters 

Think of this podcast as being a part of the best coffee date you can imagine! We hope that each episode gives you a laugh, a cry, an insight or a motivating nugget - and helps you feel less alone. When women speak out, we can change the world.

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