Neurodiversity. ASD, ADHD, Transgender, Homosexual. All started out being treated as diseases. While some have started the transition to being an identity instead of a disease, the stench of the disease label lingers: conversion therapy, legal obstacles to transgendered life…and then there’s ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) & ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)  which haven’t even made the first move in that direction.

Ruth Pan is a film maker and writer living in Austin who identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and is working with her medical team to determine if she has ADHD. She lives at the intersection of this question. She also shares her coming out story. Please send her lots of love for being this open and vulnerable with us, Jusa-Nation!

DeNeece has a theory about trash pandas in Alternative Reflections. Iza returns for Ratchet Effect bemoaning the internet-driven culture we're in especially where dating is concerned.

This is a can't miss episode and the next-to-last episode of season 1! Don't forget to tell your friends to listen! Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. If you like what you hear,  rate us on Apple Podcasts too! Thanks for helping us build Jusa-Nation! We love that you're a part of our tribe!

Isa takes a hard look at why money equates to success in her life. DeNeece shares why money has never been a driving force. 

DeNeece quotes Josh Kopel, a restaurateur, tech pioneer, and host of Full Comp, a podcast hosting thought-leaders from the restaurant industry, on what he's found to be the true definition of success and how it's changed his life. 

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In the US, the pursuit of happiness is a constitutional right and the happiness industry (yes, there is such a thing) is constantly peddling products that give us a temporary boost of dopamine, the happiness hormone. But, what really makes us happy? Is there anything we can do to feel truly satisfied with our lives?

Co-hosts Iza and DeNeece take a look at what science and religion have to say about achieving happiness and a hard look at our shortcomings too. 

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With a bonus at the end on the worst presents we've ever received. You'll never guess what Iza's mom gave her for her birthday!! 

Today we talk about how confusing navigating the mental health system in the US can be and how important it is to get help.

Introducing new segments: They Won't Let Us be Great and Asshat of the Week! You have got to hear what these people have been up to, y'all!

Co-Hosts: DeNeece and Iza

Produced by DeNeece

Food is so complicated, y'all! Today we talk food & body positivity.

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Check out DeNeece's blog for one serving recipes: www.cookingsingle.net

Co-Hosts: Iza and DeNeece

Produced by DeNeece

Once we finished speaking about relationship anarchy, Candace Owens, and the 20 Senators' letter demanding the FDA ban the abortion pill for Episode 6 and with the mics still live, our conversation turned to Justice for Breonna Taylor, gun culture in working and middle class white families, Maj Toure and his organization Black Guns Matter, and how legally carrying a gun did not protect Philando Castile. 

It didn't make it into episode 6 because it was off topic and very conversational which is not in line with our vision. We just don't want to be a "two people sitting around having a conversation for an hour" type of show. There are lots out there & we even listen to a few of them! We're here for women who have plenty of demands on their time already. We want to stick to the topic and deliver a to-the-point, succinct show that doesn't waste any of your precious time. 

But the conversation was real, authentic, and might even be a challenge to listen to so we're releasing it as a bonus. You might want to give us a piece of your mind after listening in and we're here for it.  If you've got something to say in response to this bonus, call and leave us a voicemail at 512-766-4744. 

#JusticeForBreonna #BlackLivesMatter #BlackGunsMatter #2A 

$100 Give Away!

Today we're talking about Relationship Anarchy

Learn more: http://www.relationship-anarchy.com/about

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TelAbortion.org - an organization that mails abortion pills to 13 states. 

To be or not to be....a mother. And, if you do choose to be a mom, what if you regret it?

Today Iza talks about dealing with the difficult decision of becoming a mom and facing those moments of regret. DeNeece talks about choosing not to be a mom and how living between the labels of childless and child-free can be awkward. 

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Time is running out to get in your submission for Telling Your Story! Visit anchor.fm/jusaposition and click +Message to leave us a voicemail with your story for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.  Submissions are due by Tuesday, September 15. The winner will be chosen on Wednesday, September 16, and announced to the world on Friday, September 18. We can't wait to witness your story & give away this money!!

Today we explore stories that tell us who we are and the stories that we tell to ourselves and others about who we are.

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Co-hosts: Iza and DeNeece

Produced by DeNeece

What would you say if you had 5 minutes to speak your mind to the Democratic nominees for president and vice president?

We take the opportunity to let them know and we want to know what you would say too! Leave us a voicemail at https://anchor.fm/jusaposition/message

Oh, did you know that DeNeece is an anarchist? Whhhaaattttt????? 

Segments today: 

The Ratchet Effect: When will we be protected and respected? (Black women that is...)

Alternative Reflections: Trump Pardons Susan B. Anthony

If you'd like to learn more about Susan B. Anthony's trial, check out https://tinyurl.com/yxkxm8q4

You can find us at Jusaposition.com! Link up with us on allllll the social medias from there and check out all of the platforms where the Jusaposition Podcast can be found!

Co-Hosts: Iza and DeNeece

Produced by DeNeece