Make Your Damn Bed

By Julie MericaHealth & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement

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August 20, 20251544 || true feminism is intersectional
girlboss feminism + choice feminism prioritize individual privilege to the collective, which inherently means it is anti-feminist. today we read some discourse on what genuine feminism should look like.

The Sources:
"Embrace Intersectional Feminism" https://thebutlercollegian.com/2024/10/embrace-intersectional-feminism/
Empowerment > Choice Feminism https://www.tijdschriftlover.nl/english/choice_feminism_between_empowerment_and_brainswashing
Anita Sarkeesian on choice feminism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOmIIAact4s&t=117s
Reddit on choice feminism: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskFeminists/comments/zr92h6/what_exactly_is_choice_feminism_and_why_is_it_so/
Wiki on choice feminism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choice_feminism

Resources for Resisting a Coup: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/practical-guides-to-resisting-a-coup-b44571b9ad66

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8 min
August 19, 20251543 || choice feminism
Choice freedom is the idea that any choice a woman makes is inherently feminist, but it's missing a LOT of context and ignores real consequences as a result. Today we're defining, tomorrow we're talking about how to avoid it.

The Sources:
Anita Sarkeesian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOmIIAact4s&t=117s
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskFeminists/comments/zr92h6/what_exactly_is_choice_feminism_and_why_is_it_so/
Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choice_feminism

Resources for Resisting a Coup: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/practical-guides-to-resisting-a-coup-b44571b9ad66

SUPPORT Julie (and the show!): https://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed
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The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Read Julie's Medium Blog.
Support JULIE (and the show!)
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8 min
August 18, 2025 1542 || research for fun
How would you spend your time if you had more of it (and didn't need to monetize it)?

Other sources:
Why capitalism is stunting science: https://communist.red/why-capitalism-is-stunting-science
Reddit thread on hobbies/capitalism: https://www.reddit.com/r/LateStageCapitalism/comments/11fj1tj/hobbies_used_to_be_fun_weve_lost_our_way/

Resources for Resisting a Coup: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/practical-guides-to-resisting-a-coup-b44571b9ad66

SUPPORT Julie (and the show!): https://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed
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The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Read Julie's Medium Blog.
Support JULIE (and the show!)
Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.
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11 min
August 17, 20251541 || guilt is good, actually?
We've discussed in the past how "guilt" can be a sign of empathy and growth, but today we dig into the science + the practical ways to deal with debilitating guilt, when it goes too far.

THE SOURCE:
https://www.upworthy.com/guilt-is-sign-of-trustworthiness
https://www.calm.com/blog/how-to-stop-feeling-guilty
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8945273/

Resources for Resisting a Coup: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/practical-guides-to-resisting-a-coup-b44571b9ad66

SUPPORT Julie (and the show!): https://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed
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The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Read Julie's Medium Blog.
Support JULIE (and the show!)
Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.
Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com
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8 min
August 16, 20251540 || some relationship advice
Today I'm offering some relationship advice from people who have been in relationships for nearly 4 decades!!!

The source:
https://www.upworthy.com/marriage-advice

Resources for Resisting a Coup: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/practical-guides-to-resisting-a-coup-b44571b9ad66

SUPPORT Julie (and the show!): https://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed
DONATE to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: www.pcrf.net
GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com
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The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Read Julie's Medium Blog.
Support JULIE (and the show!)
Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.
Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com
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9 min
August 15, 2025 1539 || how to escape an awkward conversations
Some people are bad at reading social cues, and they'll hold you hostage in a conversation. Today we talk about how to deal with those people.

The Source: https://www.upworthy.com/people-who-talk-too-much

Resources for Resisting a Coup: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/practical-guides-to-resisting-a-coup-b44571b9ad66

SUPPORT Julie (and the show!): https://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed
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The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Read Julie's Medium Blog.
Support JULIE (and the show!)
Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.
Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com
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8 min
August 14, 2025 1538 || the final points of connection we all need
Research indicates that a variety of different social behaviors help prevent loneliness and foster a sense of community and belonging.

1. Have a neighborhood emergency contact2. Belong to a community of identity3. Join an activity-based community4. Connect with a friend or family member at least twice a week5. Finding your third place in the community6. Volunteering in the community

The Source: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_six_points_of_connection_we_all_need

Resources for Resisting a Coup: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/practical-guides-to-resisting-a-coup-b44571b9ad66

SUPPORT Julie (and the show!): https://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed
DONATE to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: www.pcrf.net
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The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Read Julie's Medium Blog.
Support JULIE (and the show!)
Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.
Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com
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8 min
August 13, 2025 1537 || the points of connection we all need
Research indicates that a variety of different social behaviors help prevent loneliness and foster a sense of community and belonging.

1. Have a neighborhood emergency contact2. Belong to a community of identity

Tomorrow we cover the next four pieces to the puzzle:

3. Join an activity-based community4. Connect with a friend or family member at least twice a week5. Finding your third place in the community6. Volunteering in the community

The Source: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_six_points_of_connection_we_all_need

Resources for Resisting a Coup: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/practical-guides-to-resisting-a-coup-b44571b9ad66

SUPPORT Julie (and the show!): https://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed
DONATE to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: www.pcrf.net
GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com
TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast
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The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Read Julie's Medium Blog.
Support JULIE (and the show!)
Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.
Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com
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Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed.
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10 min
August 12, 2025 1536 || finding support in difficult times
Research from the HeartMath Institute has shown that our bodies pick up on the electromagnetic field of information that radiates from another’s heart. READ THE ARTICLE: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_find_support_in_difficult_times

Resources for Resisting a Coup: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/practical-guides-to-resisting-a-coup-b44571b9ad66

SUPPORT Julie (and the show!): https://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed
DONATE to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: www.pcrf.net
GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com
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The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Read Julie's Medium Blog.
Support JULIE (and the show!)
Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.
Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com
Tune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed.
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8 min
August 11, 20251535 || how to actually respond (the conclusion)
Today is the final day of the how to deal with "bad faith actors" series. I share an article from "Honor the Earth" about how to respond to fascism in real life.

https://www.honorearth.org/news/what-is-fascism-and-how-can-we-fight-it

The Alt Right Playbook on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJA_jUddXvY7v0VkYRbANnTnzkA_HMFtQ

Other Sources:
"Troll Wars": https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/culture-shrink/201411/troll-wars-and-narcissistic-rage
"The Case for NOT Debating Fascists": https://criticalresist.medium.com/the-case-for-not-debating-fascists-3608623f00e
"Why are political discussions with fascists impossible?": https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/political-science/articles/10.3389/fpos.2022.951236/full
"Lose the Debate": https://armoxon.substack.com/p/lose-the-debate
"Why you shouldn't debate fascists": https://www.vaia.com/en-us/magazine/troll-on-the-internet/https://aurelmondon.medium.com/why-you-should-never-debate-fascists-racists-and-other-reactionaries-6478572c16a

Resources for Resisting a Coup: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/practical-guides-to-resisting-a-coup-b44571b9ad66

SUPPORT Julie (and the show!): https://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed
DONATE to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: www.pcrf.net
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The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Read Julie's Medium Blog.
Support JULIE (and the show!)
Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.
Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com
Tune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed.
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7 min