Just Between Us is back, baby! And things are...not good. To start off, Allison shares some devastating news--her (former) fiancé decided to leave--and how she is handling it. Gaby and Allison then answer a listener's question regarding self-judgement and not feeling worthy of joy. They're then joined by Chloe from Stripper Stories to discuss sex work from many different angles. And finally: emotional support animals! Joy does still exist! (TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of kink, murder)

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Gaby and Allison give a listener advice about battling imposter syndrome in the male-dominated field of quantitative finance. They then have a delightful discussion with Allison’s former middle school music teacher Mirna Valerio, who has since become a FAMOUS RUNNER due to her blog Fat Girl Running. Lastly, sexism in the media. How are female politicians, celebrities and astronauts treated differently? Also, we released this early because of the election. Oof. Good luck, America! (tw: fatphobia, domestic violence)

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Hold onto your butts, this one is a wild ride! Allison and Gaby start off by answering a listener’s question about people making assumptions that she is gay when she identies as straight. Gaby’s partner, Mal Blum, also pops in to help by sharing their similar personal experience! They’re then joined by podcaster Angela Tucker to discuss transracial adoption and why we might need to rethink hypotheticals. And finally, trust! Followed by Allison sobbing. We told you it was a wild ride! (tw: mentions of sexual assault, family trauma and triggering)

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Gaby and Allison give advice to a listener newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder that worries about disclosing it to the people in their life. They then talk to BOB THE DRAG QUEEN, of HBO’s We’re Here -- and one of Gaby’s favorite people -- about political drag, online cancellation, queers turning on each other and overcoming fear in order to do on-the-ground activism. (Omg!!! So exciting!!) Lastly, cognitive dissonance. What is it and how is it affecting the election? (tw: sexual assault mention, transphobia mention)

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Gaby and Allison (and Tomeka!) advise an indigenous Mexican college freshman who is worried about her white roommate that only has white friends. They then talk to Bachelor Nation’s Bekah Martinez all about being a liberal on a conservative show, knowing when to speak up and what happens when you become famous very quickly. And finally, OnlyFans, celebrities and Gaby’s past experience with sex work. Let’s get into it! 

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Allison and Gaby encourage a listener to tell her friend about her romantic feelings, even if it’s a risk. They’re then joined by healthcare expert Andy Slavitt to discuss Medicare vs. Medicaid, Biden’s health care plan and why America is struggling in it’s response to COVID-19. And finally, birthdays! Are they worth celebrating? (Short answer: YES!) 

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Gaby and Allison interview beauty influencer and actress Jackie Johnson about finding love after her traumatic divorce.

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Gaby and Allison give advice to a listener who wants to set boundaries around her boyfriend’s friendship with a girl who tried to sabotage their relationship. (YIKES!) They then speak to journalist Phillip Picardi about his new religion podcast, Unholier Than Thou, being queer and spiritual and how his relationship to God has changed over the years. Lastly, QAnon! What the actual fuck?! 

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This week, Gaby and Allison help a listener who wants to speak more openly to her family about grief following her mother’s passing. They then speak to community advocate and city council candidate Nithya Raman about running for office as a woman of color, defunding the police and why it’s so important to care about local politics. And finally, a look at our values. Is it possible for them to align with our daily life? What are our values? (Mostly dogs.) (JK.)

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