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This episode delves into hate watching, what it is and why people do it. Shaleece explains why people watch and follow those who they don't like on social media and the impact it can have on a person.

Sources:

Understanding Hate 
Psychology Today

Why Do We Hate-Follow People on Social Media?
ABC Everyday

'Why am I Following People I Can't Stand?'

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This episode explores the factors and influences that explain why Americans choose to or not to vote. Shaleece explores the theories that have been posed as well as mentioning facts about voter behavior. This election is different as most of America is in quarantine, but Shaleece provides some helpful tips from the CDC to ensure safety while voting. 

How to find your political party:
https://www.isidewith.com/

Resources used:

Why Do We Vote?
The APA (American Psychological Association)  

The Psychology of Voting 
John A. Krosnick
Professor of Psychology and political science at Ohio State University 

Electoral Psychology: Why People Vote...or Do Not Vote 
Medical News Today 

Contact:

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This episode discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as Seasonal Depression. Savannah explains how SD (Seasonal Depression) coupled with anxiety affect her in her daily life and what she's doing to live the life that she sees fit for herself. Shaleece puts the spotlight on her guest this week, but ends the episode with information and resources. 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
(800) 273-8255

Resources Used:

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Mayoclinic.org 

Contact:

Savannah 
@simpleeee_sav on Instagram 

Shaleece 

@shameless.lyspeaking on Instagram 
@shamelessshaleece 
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Join Shaleece as she describes different types of support and the negative effects of not having social support. Shaleece interviews Deyanna, a business owner and her friend, to talk about what support means and if emphasis should be put on receiving support. 

Resources used: 

How Social Support Contributes To Psychological Health 
verywellmind.com

To stay in touch:

Deyanna 
@deyanna__
@deyannasjewels 

Shaleece 
@ShamelessShaleece 
@Shameless.lySpeaking 

This episode explores parenting and what parents can do to foster healthy relationships and development. Learn about the different types of parenting styles and TEN TIPS from The APA (American Psychological Association). Follow along as Shaleece and her older sister, Jaleshia, discuss parenting and the steps Jaleshia is taking to provide the best environment for her daughter!

Resources Used:

Types of Parenting Styles and Their Effects 
Parentingforbrain.com

Parenting That Works 
Apa.org

If you would like to follow Jaleshia's parenting journey, she has a mom blog on Instagram by the name of @JayleesJournal. She posts her struggles, wins, and feelings about how her first year of parenting has been thus far. She provides a space for new mom's, or mother's in general, to connect, vent and share their experiences as well.  

If you'd like updates on new episodes, or would like to be featured, Shaleece can be reached via Instagram @Shameless.lyspeaking or Shamelessly Speaking on Facebook.
 

This episode explores the influences, such as your environment, that have an impact on your personality. Theories related to personality development will give you a better understanding of human behavior. Personality is shaped by both internal and external forces; listen as Shaleece explains both positive and negative influences that can change who we are as we're developing. She sits down with her early childhood friend, Paula, to get a better understanding of their friendship as well as the events that made Paula into who she is today. Personality disorders, coping styles, defense mechanisms, and our view of self are included in the constructs that mold our personality. 



Personality Test:
16personalities.com


Resources Used:
Psychologistworld.com
Five- Factor Model of Personality 

Simplypsychology.com
ID, Ego, and Superego
Saul McLeod

Verywellmind.com
Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosexual Development 
Kendra Cherry

This episode explores mental disorders within the DSM 5 as well as gives examples of celebrities who suffer from them. These celebrities include Britney Spears, Tamar Braxton, and Kanye West. Join Shaleece as she sits down with her younger sister to discuss the state of her mental health and what she's doing to ensure it becomes and stays healthy. 

Mental Health Resources 
 
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - 1-800-662-4357
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-237-8255
Psychologytoday.com - Find a therapist in your area 
NotOk - Suicide Prevention App - FREE (iOS + Android)
Get Grounded App- 100 questions to pinpoint your feelings and thinking patterns (iOS + Android)

Resources Used:
DSM 5 (Diagnostic Statistical Manual Vol. 5)
The Mayo Clinic 
Mentalhealth.gov
The University of Michigan's Health Services  

This episode breaks down the definitions of sexual assault, harassment, grooming, and rape; the episode also delves into the long lasting impacts as well. Experiences involving sexual assault in the military and resources for support are provided. The disappearance of Vanessa Guillen and the mishandling of sexual assault cases in the military have inspired this podcast episode.  

Resources used in this podcast:

Bystander Intervention Fact Sheet published by DEOMI
Sexual Assault and Rape Culture Within The United States Military by Jasmine Williams 
Masters Leader Course Distributed Learning Prerequisite Expository Essay by Dax X. Ware
Assault In The Military Survey by Shaleece Green 
Military Sexual Assault Prevention and Response: The Bystander Intervention Training Approach by George Vukotich, Ph.D. Dean College of Business Concordia University Chicago

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