 On this episode Kate and Sally talk about Christmas and whether Santa Claus is real, and if so does he have a master key to your apartment? Then they talk about comedian Josh Gondelman’s (@joshgondelman) essay for The Cut about how being in a relationship means your partner’s enemies become your enemies. They also discuss Native comedian Joey Clift’s (@joeytainment) essay for the AV Club about confronting two white podcast hosts on air about tokenization (and much more). Finally they answer a listener email about how to talk to a parent who is skeptical of using meds long term for mental health.  00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus 5:12 Opening Jibber Jabber 37:09 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care) 39:10 Email: How to talk to a parent who is skeptical of using meds long term for mental health 52:18 Song of the Week (Kate's pick) Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus    Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan twitter.com/sallyt twitter.com/spkheller www.strugglebuspodcast.com    

Episode 173: Mr. Children

The Struggle Bus is an advice show about mental health, self-care, and just getting through the damn day. Co-hosts Katharine Heller (@spkheller) and Sally Tamarkin (@sallyt) answer listener questions about family, friends, work, mental health, love, and literally everything else — no topic is off-limits and no problem is too big, too small, or too weird. Climb aboard and get advice from two friends who have lots of feelings and lots of opinions.

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 On this episode Sally is joined by guest co-host Eric Silver (@el_silvero), co-host and dungeon master of the actual play podcast Join the Party, to answer any and all questions about roleplaying games, from dealing with awkwardness at the table to RPGs that aren’t D&D;, to playing games online during the pandemic, and much more. They also talk about the glory of autumn, the TV show The Boys, the podcast My 90s Playlist, and why charcuterie is life.   00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus   6:05 Opening Jibber Jabber   28:52 A Thing We Did For Self Care   38:30 Questions about roleplaying games!   1:22:03 Enjoy the Song of the Week (Eric's pick): "Devil Town" by Bright Eyes   Follow Eric on Twitter (@el_silvero) and check out Join the Party, My 90s Playlist, and all the other shows from Multitude Productions.  Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus    Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan twitter.com/sallyt twitter.com/spkheller   

Episode 194: Dildo Baggins and Delilah (feat. Eric Silver of Join the Party)

 On this episode Kate and Sally answer questions about supporting a partner who has cut off their conservative family members, how to deal with fear of the outside world during the pandemic, and a few important questions about seasonal Peeps, pizza toppings, and Glo Worms.   00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus   2:36 Opening Jibber Jabber   14:35 A Thing We Did For Self Care   19:05 How to support a partner who has cut off their conservative family remembers   26:43 Dealing with fear of the outside world during the pandemic   35:15 Important questions about seasonal Peeps, pizza toppings, and Glo Worms   49:40 Enjoy the Song of the Week (Kate's pick): "Lightning Crashes" by Live   Listen to Sally's podcast, Co-op Mood on iTunes Store, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus    Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan twitter.com/sallyt twitter.com/spkheller   

Episode 193: Peepza

 On this episode Kate and Sally talk about Cobra Kai and The OA and the live (Zoom) performances they’ve each attended during the pandemic. Then they answer listener emails about starting new relationships after codependency and dealing with a partner’s substance dependency.   00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus   4:22 Update and expansion on the previous ep's email   7:35 Opening Jibber Jabber   21:02 A Thing We Did For Self Care   31:15 Questions from the FB Group: Starting new relationships after codependency, and dealing with a partner’s substance dependency.   49:40 Enjoy the Song of the Week (Sally's pick): "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" cover by Chromatics Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus    Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan twitter.com/sallyt twitter.com/spkheller   

Episode 192: I Don’t Know, Fuck It

 On this episode Kate and Sally talk about the misery of hacked email accounts, the ecstasy of new fridges, and Scientology. Then also discuss insomnia and starting your day with a few minutes of meditation or exercise. Finally they answer an email from a listener who’s feeling frustrated and hurt by a friend’s judgement about their activism.   00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus   1:52 Opening Jibber Jabber   12:12 A Thing We Did For Self Care   17:20 Email: Feeling frustrated and hurt by a friend’s judgement about their activism   31:50 Enjoy the Song of the Week (Kate's pick): "Cool It Now" by New Edition Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus    Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan twitter.com/sallyt twitter.com/spkheller   

Episode 191: K Hellz 69

On this episode Kate and Sally talk about new refrigerators and hightops, as well as Scientology and organizing your office. Then they answer a question from a listener in a quarter life crisis. 00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus 2:20 Opening Jibber Jabber 14:14 A Thing We Did For Self Care 16:55 Email: What to do when you're in a quarter life crisis 36:40 Enjoy the Song of the Week (Sally's pick): "Red Rock Riviera" by British Sea Power Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus    Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan twitter.com/sallyt twitter.com/spkheller   

Episode 173: Mr. Children

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