Let's Talk Life

On this episode, we talk about policing in America. We talk about our motivations for bringing this topic to the podcast. We provide statistics to support the claim that there is a massive problem with policing and gun violence in this country, disproportionately aimed at black and brown bodies. Below is a list of some of the resources mentioned in our conversation. We encourage you to do some digging into the matter and support causes, organizations, and policy that will keep folks in this country safe.

https://www.everytown.org/issues/gun-violence-by-police/

https://www.pnas.org/content/116/34/16793

https://giffords.org/issues/police-shootings/

https://wset.com/news/coronavirus/honoring-the-fallen-police-officers-killed-in-the-line-of-duty#:~:text=31%2C%202020%2C%20the%20264%20officers,line%20of%20duty%20in%202019

On this episode, we talk about our experiences with mental illness. We share about our personal mental health issues, how we have coped with the highs and the lows of mental illness, what it was like to go to therapy, how difficult it can be to actually get the help you need, and much more. Please use the links below to support your own healing journey! The world is lucky to have you <3.

https://www.betterhelp.com

https://www.talkspace.com

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Pledge-to-Be-StigmaFree/StigmaFree-Company/Resources

On this episode, we talk about our commitment issues. There's no cute way to say it. We encourage you to think about your own relationship to commitment. Is it stifling or is it a source of power for you? Maybe a bit of both. How does it show up in your career and in your relationships? These are some of the aspects of commitment we explore in this episode. As always, thanks for your support!

On this episode, we sit down to talk about the pros and cons of working from home. Whether you're a student at Zoom University or a reporter trying to find an appropriate back drop for interviews, we feel your pain and we wanted to take the time to acknowledge what has and hasn't changed in the world of work since COVID. We discuss our relationship to work, productivity, and more.

On this episode, we bring our friend Nathaniel Charles on to discuss their queer identity. From fashion, to religion, to race, we get into how their many identities come together on the ongoing journey to authentic self-expression.

If you want to check out the growing identities that make up the LGBTQ+ community, click on the link below!

https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Identity

On this episode, Jackie and Angela discuss their coming out journeys. They share about when they realized they were queer, what it was like coming out, and if they think coming out should have to happen at all. They talk about the different challenges they faced coming out, the challenges that come with queer dating, and what their hopes are moving forward.

On this episode, we talk to Nick Stahl about his life as an American expatriate living in Italy. We discuss what it was like to adjust to life in Italy, the differences between Italian and American culture, and the many challenges that Nick faced as he observed Trump's presidency from afar.

On this episode, we discuss failure. We talk about our relationship with it, how we've come to accept it, our fear of it, and how we face it in various areas of our lives. Given the new year, we also explore goal setting in the context of failure and how we're approaching goals in 2021.

On this episode, we spoke to our guest Kristy about her many tarot experiences. We discussed some of her most meaningful metaphysical experiences and what drew her into the spiritual space to begin with. She shared about what she looks for in a trustworthy tarot experience and how life has changed since embracing spirituality in her daily life.

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On this episode, Natalie Zisa and I talk about our experiences working in retail. We debunk a few of the major stereotypes, talk about what goes on behind the scenes, and share our perspectives on addressing body image issues we see customers struggle with in our stores. If you enjoyed this and other episodes, give the podcast a follow/subscribe wherever you listen. Thanks for your support!