Jane & Julie discuss the potential medical, psychological, and overall health benefits of marijuana. They also share their personal experiences with skunky college weed vs. medical-grade cannabis and discuss the pros and cons of weed as outlined in current scientific research. Plus, as always, the Ladies share what they are livid about and living for.

From getting a driver's license, to sex before marriage, to calling out their codependent relationships, Jane & Julie reflect on their own journeys to independence. 

Jane & Julie wrap up their Pride Month Miniseries by exploring the small (but hopefully expanding) community of people who are LGBTQ+ affirming within the Orthodox Christian Church. Also, Julie reads two LGBTQ+ affirming articles from Orthodoxy in Dialogue, an independent Orthodox blog. If you are Orthodox and Queer, you are not alone.

Jane & Julie discuss the gender spectrum and the sexual orientation spectrum. They also explore different gender identities (e.g., non-binary identities) and the plethora of existing attraction types (e.g., sexual, romantic, aesthetic). The Ladies even share their own hangups and self-identified areas of growth. Join in on a candid and vulnerable discussion, and please reach out with any comments or feedback! The Ladies are always looking to learn. 

Resources mentioned in the episode: 

64 Terms That Describe Gender Identity and Expression - https://www.healthline.com/health/different-genders

Fatal Violence Against the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community in 2021 - https://www.hrc.org/resources/fatal-violence-against-the-transgender-and-gender-non-conforming-community-in-2021

46 Terms That Describe Sexual Attraction, Behavior, and Orientation - https://www.healthline.com/health/different-types-of-sexuality

ASEXUALITY, ATTRACTION, AND ROMANTIC ORIENTATION - https://lgbtq.unc.edu/resources/exploring-identities/asexuality-attraction-and-romantic-orientation/

In honor of Pride Month, Jane & Julie discuss how the LGBTQ+ community is seen in the (Orthodox) Christian Church. Is "homosexuality" a "sin?" What does the Bible REALLY have to say? And what the heck is "arsenokoitai??" Explore these questions and more on this episode of the Livid Ladies! 

Jane and Julie explore their Post-Pandemic Bucket List. From getting a new watch battery to taking a creative writing class to going to a Miley Cyrus concert together, the Ladies get excited about the future, reflect on lessons they've learned over the course of a year in quarantine, and make predictions about how the pandemic will change daily life.

Jane & Julie discuss Obsessional OCD (aka "Pure O OCD") -- a disorder marked by intrusive thoughts and mental compulsions. They talk about the origins and symptoms of this disorder and reflect on its possible connection to religion. The Ladies also explore effective treatment modalities for Pure O (what's that about holding knives to throats!??) and share their own successes in managing anxiety. 

Jane & Julie get livid as they discuss society's unhealthy perspective on sleep, the "Sleep Crisis", some eye-opening science about sleep, the connection between sleep problems and anxiety and depression, tips for falling and staying asleep, and how daylight savings time is killing people. 

Jane & Julie delve into distress tolerance and the world of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). They talk about helpful and unhelpful ways to deal with unpleasant emotions and share their favorite distress tolerance skills. Other topics of discussion include Borderline Personality Disorder, being triggered by family members (and husbands!), and practical ways to manage emotions (spoiler: you don't have to pick up the phone every time mom calls).