Platonically Speaking

We're diving into another psychological and mental health topic this week! A limiting belief is a state of mind or conviction that you think to be true that limits you in some way. We break down what limiting beliefs we have struggled with and how they have affected our lives and mental health. We explore the new beliefs we’ve adopted and our advice for combating your own limiting beliefs, as well as how to deal with having a different definition of success than your friends or family. We also discuss common toxic limiting beliefs and steps to overcome them in your own life.

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We’re discussing our history with exercise and dieting. Starting with our experiences in gym class and organized sports, we talk through where and when we were introduced to the concept of fitness and what being healthy meant and looked like. Looking at how our relationships with our bodies and confidence have changed throughout our lives, we discuss what habits and routines worked and which didn’t. We also explore the body positivity movement, including the concept of body neutrality, and try to find the best approach for both of us.

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This week, Lucas joins us for his second episode on the podcast! We discuss our personalities, as defined and broken down by Myers-Briggs and enneagram types. We explore what we have in common and where our differences lie. We also discuss which qualities are beneficial and how being aware of your personality type might help you make decisions and strengthen your relationships. We end with a comparison of the different personality quizzes and which we found to be more accurate. You can learn more about Myers-Briggs at www.myersbriggs.org/ and enneagrams at www.enneagraminstitute.com/. Lucas is on Instagram @lucas__the_don and Twitter @lucasthedon.

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In honor of Easter, we explore our history with Catholicism and Christianity and discuss what we think of organized religion. Sharing our own stories, we cover how we were introduced to church and religion. We also explore what we would do differently with our future children. Going beyond how we were raised and what our parents believed, we delve into our current beliefs and which spiritual ideas we think might be (or want to be) true.

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We're breaking down the most dramatic season of the Bachelor yet. We discuss the drama that went down on-screen, including the franchise's meanest girls yet. We also explore Rachael Kirkconnell's past and the comments Chris Harrison made about her behavior. Recapping After the Final Rose, we discuss Emmanuel Acho as host and the conversations between him, Matt, and Rachael. We end the episode with a look at the future of Bachelor - including Chris's role and the upcoming double bachelorettes.

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We’re discussing the different aspects of high school and how crucial those four years are for young adults. While we think some electives and course requirements don’t do much good in the real world, we also think there are missing essentials that could replace those. We explore the concept of mental health in high school and how to help students cope with stress. We end with a discussion about the complicated nature of teaching in 2021 and ways for teachers to approach difficult conversations around sexuality, race, and politics.

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This week, we explore the phases of friendships. Starting with meeting new friends, we share ways to connect with new people after college, including work, social clubs, and matchmaking apps. We cover ways to stay connected with new friends and old, especially your friends who are no longer local. We share our tips, including weekly reminders to check in and monthly newsletters to keep everyone in the loop. We end this week’s episode with a discussion about fizzled friendships and how to deal with outgrowing your friends.

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We’re starting March with a look at the last year and some reflections on our first (and hopefully last) experience with a global pandemic. We discuss how our outlook has changed since last March, including the stages of grief and acceptance we still cycle through. Finding a needle in the metaphorical pandemic haystack, we also explore silver linings of our increased time at home. We end with a look ahead to all the things we hope to do once the world is (mostly) safe again.

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This week, we're discussing the financial side of college and the high costs that come with attending a four-year university. Diving into the cost of tuition, housing, and amenities, we explore what is and isn't worth it. Looking at tuition costs, we compare which classes we took for our majors and how university requirements can affect your overall education. We also talk about the restrictions that come with living on-campus and the ways in which universities regulate their students.

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