Here we discuss this post on Medium, titled Rose-Colored Glasses: A Confession, written by Chloe Dykstra about her relationship with an abusive ex-boyfriend. Readers identified that person as Chris Hardwick, though he was not mentioned by name in the post. We chose to use this opportunity to discuss the importance of confronting abuse. 

Following up on a discussion that was sparked by our last episode, we turn our focus to the other end of the life spectrum--grandparenting. Both of us had grandfathers that were formative to our lives, and we share about those relationships. Lynn is in the early years of being a grandmother and she talks about her experiences with that. How have major societal shifts affected the grandparenting role? Listen to find out!

What are your experiences related to grandparenting? We'd love to hear from you! [email protected]

Following up on a discussion that was sparked by our last episode, we turn our focus to the other end of the life spectrum--grandparenting. Both of us had grandfathers that were formative to our lives, and we share about those relationships. Lynn is in the early years of being a grandmother and she talks about her experiences with that. How have major societal shifts affected the grandparenting role? Listen to find out!

What are your experiences related to grandparenting? We'd love to hear from you! [email protected]

Childcare now costs more than in-state public college tuition in America. Let that sink in for a moment. Lynn and Jen are here to talk about the childcare crisis in America, what we can do about it, and how come it matters even for people who aren't birthing children. Since we're in California, we mostly talk about the California statistics, which you can see here. For those of you in other states, you can find facts here.

Does this resonate with you? How have you dealt with this issue in your life? We'd love to hear your story! [email protected]

Did you know that the US Department of Health and Human Services concludes that affordable childcare should not exceed 7% of family income? Yet childcare now costs more than in-state public college tuition in America. Let that sink in for a moment. Lynn and Jen are here to talk about the childcare crisis in America, what we can do about it, and how come it matters even for people who aren't birthing children. Since we're in California, we mostly talk about the California statistics, which you can see here. For those of you in other states, you can find facts here.

Does this resonate with you? How have you dealt with this issue in your life? We'd love to hear your story! [email protected]

It's been a while since we've had a Spotlight on Sex! In this epsiode we share observations and questions that came up for us when we read this blogpost by professor Brian Leiter regarding a letter written in support of professor Avital Ronell, who is apparently the accused in a Title IX investigation at NYU. What are your thoughts? Have we introduced an idea you'd like us to explore in greater depth? Let us know! [email protected]

Next week we'll release our regular biweekly episode. The topic: Childcare in America. Stay tuned!

Thanks for your patience with us everyone! We've been swamped with work and are finally getting caught up. We recorded this epsiode in April, close to Equal Pay Day 2018, which was April 10th this year. Listen in as we talk about what Equal Pay Day is, and why it matters. If you want more details, you can check out http://www.equalpaytoday.org/equalpaydays/. Thanks for being one of our listeners!

This audition of Benjamin Glaze for American Idol has been controversial in the era of #MeToo. Lynn and Jen share their views, and discuss questions that have been raised by the public, such as is this sexual harassment? What questions do you have about it? What are your opinions? We'd love to hear from you!

For a long time misogyny has been defined as a mans's deep-seated hatred of all women, but what if this isn't quite right? It doesn't explain how these men are hostile to some women but not others. In 'Down Girl', Kate Manne introduces a refined definition that does. Listen in as Lynn and Jen discuss what they've learned from the book!

Dr. Lynn Ponton and Jennifer Wong, LMFT, share their thoughts about the voices we hear in our heads.