This week Mirena and Briana talk about an issue close to both of their hearts--adoption and foster care. They delve into the foster crisis, the reasons there aren’t enough foster parents to go around, and the big and small things we can all do to help vulnerable children.

Myths About Adoption and Foster Care

The Dark Side of International Adoption

Ways to Help

National Foster Care and Adoption Directory

Forever Family by Rob Scheer

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Who are TERFs? What do they believe, and why is it important that you know? Find out on this week's episode as Mirena and Briana give us a (slightly drunk) history of gender critical feminism and discuss its recent resurgence.

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Toxic masculinity has become a bit of buzz word that has a unique power to really trigger certain folks. In this episode Mirena and Briana explain why the term has nothing to do with hating men, what the real consequences of societal gender roles are, and how we can all get on board to prevent toxic masculinity from continuing to ruin the world for everyone (including men).

Mirena and Briana reflect on the past year, and discuss goals for 2020. Tune in to hear their personal goals, as well as new things coming for Pink State in the New Year! 

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Why is Santa the only one who is allowed to be fat and jolly? Mirena and Briana discuss the pressures of food around the holidays, and how fat phobia effects people daily.

In this episode, Mirena and Briana discuss the highs and lows of dating as a feminist. As well as a Q&A from listeners, where Mirena discloses her go-to first date trick!

Further reading:

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a27259689/toxic-masculinity-male-friendships-emotional-labor-men-rely-on-women/

https://medium.com/@InsistFeminist/i-matched-with-james-on-bumble-f50a39e71307

https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/05/mens-emotions-women-labor-patriarchy.html

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Mirena and Briana break down what white saviorism is and how many white people take part in it without realizing the harm they’re doing. From Operation Christmas child to adoption, learn how you can help people in need without supporting the white savior complex. 

White Savior Podcast: https://www.failedmissionary.com/podcast/2018/9/5/white-savior-series

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Mirena and Briana talk consumerism, holiday stress, and the idea of a "gift free" Christmas. Tune in to hear their thoughts on holiday giving traditions, and new ideas to celebrate!

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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Mirena and Briana get together to talk holiday horror stories, and give advice for surviving the holidays with a politically diverse family.

Mirena and Briana revisit one of their most popular topics, female friendship! Tune in to hear their thoughts on maintaining friendship through the ups and downs of life.

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Music: The Chordettes