My Sister's A Therapist- Mental Health, Wellness, and Healing with Humor

What makes a hater? What do you do when you have one? In this extended exploration of haterology, the girls have to examine the haters in themselves, too.

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What's so bad about failing? Also, why we hate Thomas Edison's guts.

REFERENCES:

THE MAN IN THE ARENA: Theodore Roosevelt

Strategies for Learning from Failure-Amy C. Edmondson

Mr. Show: Grass Valley Greg

What Have You Learned From Failure? Jeremy Engle

Jim Fay, Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility

How to Learn From Your Failures: JEREMY ADAM SMITH 

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Why do we waste so much of our time chasing status?  What are some weird status symbols throughout history?  And what is it about a Gucci purse that comforts our caveman brain?  We also talk about Chocodogger and Ron DeSantis.  

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It's a new year and we're all going to be completely different people! Laura and Virginia let you know how to get a monkey, start swimming laps, and quit smoking, all in one short episode!

References:

Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness- by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

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Stop making rich people famous- they're not interesting! Class war time, everyone!

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Thanks to listener Kendra for this great topic!

References:

Lumen Learning: Introduction to Sociology Module 9: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Socialization and Gender Roles in Modern Society:Joy Nash

SaveTheChildren.org:

GENDER ROLES CAN CREATE  LIFELONG CYCLE OF INEQUALITY

Tough Love for Mediocre White Guys: Getting White men to give up dominance is a challenge.: ROBERT JENSEN

HARVARD Kennedy School WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM:Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship

The Credibility Gap And Chronic Underreporting: Gender Discrimination In The Asylum Application Procedure

From heart disease to IUDs: How doctors dismiss women’s pain: Lindsey Bever

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What's causing kids to go no-contact with family members? Is it drugs? The boomers think it's drugs. Was this the last Christmas with your family? Why it's a good idea, why it's a bad idea, and how to do it with kindness.

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Another great listener suggestion: We diagnose the Charlie Brown gang, especially as seen in the A Charlie Brown Christmas. Why can't Lucy get over Schroeder? Why is Linus the real hero? And what is Snoopy's deal? Find out now!

References:

"Mentally Ill" Characters Offer Unlikely Support: Angela McClanahan

'A Charlie Brown Christmas' At 50: Linda Holmes

Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/LMFT/Mental Wellness/Charlie Brown/A Charlie Brown Christmas

What's it like having a mother figure who's a therapist? Why do we love Therapy Jeff? All this and more!

Check out Anna Valenzuela's new album, MURDERPUSS!

References:

As a Clinical Psychologist, can I treat my family members or friends? Dr. Cindy Chan

The Good and the Bad Of Having a Therapist Mom: Jeff Guenther, LPC

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We answer a great listener question about The Ick- what causes it, can you get past it, and should you get past it?

References:

Dictionary.Com (Slang Dictionary)

Got the ick? When a sudden pang of disgust ruins your romance

Rhik Samadder

Time: The Psychology of Why We Get ‘the Ick’ Angela Haupt

We Asked Couples Therapists About The Ick

Nope, it doesn’t have to be a deal breaker.

By Isabel Mata

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