Make Your Damn Bed

Have you ever been scammed?

In the first Friendly Fear Bait Friday (FFBF) - we're discussing the concept of the theme and introducing the first fear bait: SCAMS!

Here are some scam stats:

• In the US, one in ten adults will fall victim to a scam or fraud every year.
• 1.3 million children have their identities stolen every year. 
• You are more likely to become a victim of identity fraud by having your wallet snatched than you are via online fraud. 
• When it comes to victims of doorstep fraud, 85% are over 65.
• In 2018 internet-enabled theft, fraud, and exploitation were responsible for a  massive $2.7 billion in financial losses.
• In 2019 phishing attempts grew by 65%.
• 1 in 10 profiles on free dating sites is a scam.
• In 2018 82% of organizations were victims of payment fraud.
• 58% of scammers are using old-fashioned techniques.
• When it comes to victims of doorstep fraud, 85% are over 65.
• In 2019 phishing attempts have grown by 65%. 
• Every month around 1.5 million new phishing sites are set up.
• Over 53% of Americans fabricate part of their online dating profiles.
• Around 10% of accounts on free sites are scams. Some are just fake profiles. Others are fraudsters looking to make money. This percentage is significantly lower on paid sites. 
• In 2018 82% of organizations were victims of payment fraud.

 Resource, linked below in bio is https://legaljobs.io/blog/scam-statistics/

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Everyone talks about how important it is to have a therapist, but nobody talks about how to get one!

Be open minded, be vulnerable, be patient, call around, and don’t be afraid to trial and error, either way! It's worth the time and energy on the backend to garner a resource that can help keep ya healthy!

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or TTY: 1-800-799-4889. Suicide.org has a 24-hour email support for those who are feeling suicidal.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources also has a listing of free clinics in your area. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a national helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Partnership for Prescription Assistance with this toll free number: 1-888-477-2669 or you may access their website.

 The National Alliance on Mental Illness also has a helpline that offers free assistance and advice at 1-800-950-6264. For more information visit NAMI.org or text NAMI to 741741.

University hospitals often have programs that give patients access to interns and residents on a sliding payment scale that’s typically much less expensive than mental healthcare providers in private practice.  

The non-profit Open Path Psychotherapy Collective matches middle- and lower-income people (and families) with affordable mental health services. Although costs vary by state and mental healthcare provider, rates tend to range from $30 to $50 per hour.

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If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. 

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Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). 

Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. 

luhh ya.

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(SPECIAL RELEASE) I had to upload the audio from the youtube.com/juliemerica channel because my normal podcasting app crashed on me, and I panicked. Back tomorrow with regular audio! Also, today's episode is really a message to a younger me, in a rambly way (because I imagined for one second being a youth in today's social climate and having to deal with shit like INSTAGRAM!? TIKTOK!?!?? LINKED IN!!!!??? could you imagine!?)

Really though, social media can really start to feel like the relentless cloud over our heads - especially if we're dealing with some heavier shit. And since it's always on, it's up to us to turn that shit off once in a while.

Don't be afraid to set things down when you can so you can return to them with a clear head and approach them more objectively (+ kindly).

See the extended bonus version of THIS episode on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. Please share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer.

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Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.

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William Penn said “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. physicist Albert-László Barabási once wrote, “Time is our most valuable non-renewable resource, and if we want to treat it with respect, we need to set priorities.”

Years of research provides us with evidence that those who choose time over money are inherently happier - and recent research dives even deeper into the severity of the pursuit of which takes on our mental health. 

Time is valuable as hell. Respect that shit. You can't get it back. And the time of those around you, as well. It means they're investing their MOST valuable resource on you!

Now this episode is gonna go on and on about how valuable our time is - but as always, I have one GIANT disclaimer/caveat which is - most of my content (and most other self help/motivational/inspirational content) cam only occur after our basic needs our met (shelter, food, safety, etc) only if were full, safe, and whelmed - can we begin to even consider thinking our way out of our shit.

As always, I recognize and want to remind you of the privilege take I am using when addressing this concept and hope to not spread any sense of shame for those who may find this unattainable. 

DISCLAIMER: 

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. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. 

All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.

See the extended bonus version of THIS episode on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.

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Today's episode is a pick-me-up with a lil good news for your earholes. Plus, it's got a BONUS video with BONUS content here at BONUS town.

1. Good news about the EU passing historic pro refugee laws.

2. Plastic regulations for major corporations taken on by many nations.

3. Good news about the Arctic + commercial fishing there.

4. Humpback populations have increased in Australia (1,500 to over 40,000!) removing them from the threatened list after 60 years of conservation efforts.

5. The Betty White challenge raised over $13 million for local animal shelters around the US.

6. The tequila fish has been reintroduced to it's native Jalisco, after being considered extinct.

7. Wales is using waste (specifically, dirty diapers) to pave roads!

8. Plus info on cancer research and sculpture parks that have been saving the fish, in Italy.

Send me some good news if you have any! I am always looking for a new reason to get excited about the future. Hope you have a magical rest of your day.

RESOURCES:

https://sdgs.un.org/sites/default/files/2022-04/UNOC_political_declaration_April_draft_clean_final.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/EuronewsUSA/videos

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Support the sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.

Thank you so much for watching. Feel free to subscribe if you want more content like this!

Have a good one, friend!

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. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only.

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When you can't single-handedly save the planet, you CAN opt for harm reduction.

Get to know your recycling laws and start doing it. Encourage those around you to, too. Maybe start composting! Some companies even pick it up for ya. Start buying compostable trash bags 

Keep Tupperware containers in a bag in your car. Then ACTUALLY go out and get them when you’re about to take leftovers home. Styrofoam is a common restaurant takeout choice and it takes over 500 years to break down because they’re not recyclable.  Leave your reusable bags in the door of your car or your passenger seat or next to your keys so you’ll grab them when you go grocery shopping. If you leave them in the car, which we all do, bring your loose groceries out or go grab them - it’ll be enough of a pain in the ass to not reinforce the behavior, so ideally you’ll remember the next time.

If you have the space and the thumb for it - plant a small garden of your most purchased produce items. This will save money, plastic, and shipping costs. It also means you can get your produce locally + organically, which is real cool.  

Make your own sauces, beverages, and smoothies to reduce your purchases of single use containers. 

Buy less fast fashion, learn to sew and mend and up cycle, and donate to better organizations than those weird boxes on the side of the road. 

Doing dishes in the dishwasher is often less wasteful than running the water while you hand wash. Turning off water between lathers, shaves, etc. can also be a simple way to conserve. 

Of course, we already covered the importance of taking less flights, especially international, if you can. Walking more, biking more, and opting for carpools when the option is available. 

But in my honest opinion, these are all incredibly important ways to treat the symptoms to a bigger systemic issue. The way to address the system is through community effort. 

Plan a litter clean up event or a micro trash collection clean up. 

Organize a letter writing or a social media frenzy event where you and your community voice your concerns to your local officials about their stance and intentions with the climate crisis. 

We should also be contacting the major companies and businesses that we shop at requesting information or changes to their practices revolving around the environment. 

Invest in low emission technology like wind, solar, and electric vehicles.

Remember - you’re not responsible for saving the world, but we can all do our part to leave this place a lil better than we found it. 

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. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. 

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"Organizing is a democratic strategy used by social movements, labor unions, under-represented communities, and marginalized groups to gain rights, win collective political power, and create positive change.

7+ million people went on climate strike this past month (in a single week). And much of this shift has been led by newer movements like Extinction Rebellion, Sunrise Movement, and the Greta Thunberg-inspired Friday's For Future / Youth Strike for Climate. What's particularly impressive is all three are largely decentralized, grassroots movements that are at most one to two years old."

Link to resources + groups already putting in the work: https://www.brightest.io/climate-change-solution

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Did you know our phones have good stuff hidden inside, too?

smile.amazon.com, freerice.org, bstow, spotfund, googleone, charitymiles.org, toogoodtogo, I can go without, are just a FEW of the incredible nonprofits doing the work to save the planet.

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I've been thrifting for over 2 decades and here are my favorite lil tips for those of ya who aren't as versed in consignment/thrift hunts.

1. Establish your style? What do you need to fill gaps in your wardrobe?
2. Wear things that are comfortable and easy to try things on over.
3. Browse various stores in your area to get to know what they "specialize" in.
4. Branch out of your typical section - because sizing + gender is weird af.
5. Check for stains, seams, buttons, armpit wear, etc.
6. Bring headphones + hand sani + snacks + a budget.
7. Be kind to others + don't just buy to buy.

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before you can know WHAT to buy you need to know WHO you're buying for. what style are you drawn to? what is your vibe? how do you like to present/feel most comfortable? can you be more intentional when making purchases to fit in that world?

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