Shit We Don't Talk About

In this episode of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Mia has a few things to say, so she’s gonna say them!

The highlights:

• “Don’t Transact Like An Asshat” - Mia Voss, 2017
• Meetings Do Not Need to Last Forever
• Avoid High-Cost / Low ROI Transactions
• Vetting Your Introductions

For full show notes on this episode, visit miavoss.live/26

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Inspiring Experience  by Rafael Krux

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5670-inspiring-experience-

Inspirational Infinity Of Space by WinnieTheMoog

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6593-inspirational-infinity-of-space

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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On episode 25 of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Mia dives into the topic of disability and disabilities with empathic design expert Sheila Schneider.

Mia and Sheila discuss:

• Designing for disabilities and disabled people
• Language and abelism
• What you can do to help!
• Online resources to follow
• COVID-19 vaccine difficulties for disabled people

For full show notes on this episode, visit miavoss.live/25

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MUSIC CREDIT:

Inspiring Experience  by Rafael Krux

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5670-inspiring-experience-

Inspirational Infinity Of Space by WinnieTheMoog

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6593-inspirational-infinity-of-space

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Let's do another episode of Shit We Don't KNOW About!  Join Mia and Drew as they dish, reach random and largely unjustified conclusions, tell jokes, and express opinions about the topics of the day.  In this episode:

• Reddit kicks some hedge fund ass
• AOC Torches Ted Cruz
• Marjorie Taylor Greene is batshit crazy, and
• White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is a SAVAGE!

For full show notes on this episode, visit miavoss.live/24

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MUSIC CREDIT:

Inspiring Experience  by Rafael Krux

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5670-inspiring-experience-

Inspirational Infinity Of Space by WinnieTheMoog

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6593-inspirational-infinity-of-space

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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On the 23rd episode of Shit We Don’t Talk About, we welcome Sagan Morrow to discuss ethical non-monogamy and polyamory and break the mystery and myths wide open. She is a romantic comedy novelist and productivity strategist, hobbyist burlesque dancer, and she identifies as polyamorous.

The idea that there's only one person that we can be romantically in love with is outdated.

What ethical non monogamy does is step away from our traditional understanding of what romantic relationships need to be and flip it on its head. We can step outside of what society tells us we need to do, escaping the conformity of traditional relationship styles and the expected relationship structures within society and make our own rules about our relationships.

Three takeaways from this episode of the Shit We Don’t Talk About podcast:

1. We really need to tune into what we want, rather than what we're told we should want. There are far too many people out there who are just not happy with their lives seemingly because they didn't actively make a choice of what they wanted to do and just did what they believed they were “supposed” to do.
   
2. There are many variations of what ethical non-monogamy is, and each person gets to determine what that means and what those boundaries are for them. It's all about freedom. We get to define things ourselves, create our own labels, and we get to have nuance with them and that definition might evolve over time - and that's more than okay.
   
3. When exploring polyamory and ethical non-monogamy, start from a safer space, a place that doesn't feel like it's so far out of your comfort zone. Approaching it the way you would your friendships - you can have love for more than one friend - helps when you consider your romantic relationships.
   

Sagan started from her safe space, which is writing. Its how she wound up writing her polyamorous passion series that explores polyamory and ethical non monogamy through the lens of romantic comedy. Its given readers a chance to see a different type of love triangle, to see romance happening in all kinds of different ways. And it’s helped others start to ask what freedom looks like in their own relationships.

When asked what some of the questions people can ask themselves when exploring polyamory and ethical non-monogamy, Sagan says “really just sit down and think about what do I want from my life? All other things aside, if I could have everything I want, what would that look like? And really just looking at absolutely everything if I could have everything I possibly wanted? What would it be? Not looking at what's realistic at all, just thinking about what do I actually want?” That's a good place to start.

We think so too.

To stay up to date and get the behind-the-scenes scoop on Sagan’s writing journey, you can tune into the Indie Author Weekly podcast, or visit SaganMorrow.com to access productivity resources.

You can connect with Sagan here:

Website: www.saganmorrow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingintherealworld

Twitter: @saganlives 

For full show notes on this episode, visit miavoss.live/23

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MUSIC CREDIT:

Inspiring Experience  by Rafael Krux

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5670-inspiring-experience-

Inspirational Infinity Of Space by WinnieTheMoog

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6593-inspirational-infinity-of-space

License: http://creati

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In episode  21 of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Mia is joined by Rick Finbow.  Rick is a Denver-based psychic medium, animal communicator, and magical life coach. Mia and Rick dive into the world of trusting your gut, psychic powers, finding the right psychic, tarot card, and more.

Takeaways - What Can A Reader Do For You?

1. A good reader can help you make sense of the world around you.  Conceptualizing life events or even major societal shifts (global pandemic, anyone?) within the framework of a larger schema that can explain why and how things are happening can be very useful. A reader is not just here to predict the future.  A reader can help you interpret both the past and the present in a productive way.
2. Readers can help you see and understand patterns and cycles.  Rick points out that so much of the upheaval we are currently experiencing in the world has been repeated again and again throughout the ages. Things that seem overwhelming and “unprecedented” have likely happened before. We can learn from those things.  A good reader can help you see this.
3. A reader can help you understand and navigate day-to-day situations and challenges.  Especially today, the changes forced upon us by the pandemic, societal and political changes may mean that you have to show up differently in the world.  Your reader can help you get a grip on these things.

To find Rick Finbow online, visit psychicrick.com

For full show notes on this episode, visit miavoss.live/21

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MUSIC CREDIT:

Inspiring Experience  by Rafael Krux

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5670-inspiring-experience-

Inspirational Infinity Of Space by WinnieTheMoog

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6593-inspirational-infinity-of-space

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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On Episode 20 of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Mia is joined by finance systems coach Nicole Barham. There’s no better source than Nicole when it comes to solving financial problems by keeping your mind on your money, and your money on your mind!

Three takeaways from this episode:

1. Know that you are not alone in your money problems.  Others are struggling too!
2. Take control!  Ignoring your problems won’t make them go away.  At a minimum, open a spreadsheet and use it to track where your money is.  Start today.  It might be painful to see the reality of the situation, but it is necessary.  Getting closer to your money in this way will help you solve your problems and avoid them in the future.
3. Just five minutes a day paying attention to your finances is all it takes to get the ball rolling.  You don’t have to become a financial wizard overnight!

Learn more or contact Nicole at https://nicolebarham.com

For full show notes on this episode, visit miavoss.live/20

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MUSIC CREDIT:

Inspiring Experience  by Rafael Krux

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5670-inspiring-experience-

Inspirational Infinity Of Space by WinnieTheMoog

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6593-inspirational-infinity-of-space

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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On the 19th episode of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Erin Moore’s got the scoop on healing trauma, dogs, and business. We think that’s the perfect hat trick! Besides, it is high time that we start healing trauma and not retraumatizing ourselves, right? We’re all about the good vibes.

Trauma is in everyone’s wheelhouse, and childhood anxiety is not far behind for many people. Since this is the case, it is more critical than ever that we approach healing without shame. It’s tough to do, but that’s why we have Erin. And she has done something really cool, which is working with dogs to help heal her trauma. Unbeknownst to us, the dog training world is filled with women who have turned to animals to get and receive love because, to them, humans hurt.

Three takeaways from this episode of the Shit We Don’t Talk About podcast. 

1. One of the reasons people stay in abusive relationships is because they don’t have a home for their pet. Keep this in mind if you find yourself trying to help someone get to safety.
2. Do you know the difference between the feelings brought on by your “gut” or “instinct?” Did you know there was a difference? Us either.
3. Traumatized people look for an external means of healing rather than recognizing what is in their control. Not to sound corny, but healing comes from within.

One of Erin’s fave sayings is, “Whether you’re drowning in a teaspoon or drowning in an ocean, you’re still drowning.” We want to be so careful not to minimize our pain by saying, “But this person had it worse.” Are you doing that? Erin advises on what to do to help yourself. Here’s a hint: put on your oxygen mask first. People dealing with trauma make pledges to care for others in the ways they weren’t cared for. Overdo this, and boom! Drowning.

To reach out to Erin, visit her site: www.dogbizcoach.com.

For full show notes on this episode, visit miavoss.live/19

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MUSIC CREDIT:

Inspiring Experience  by Rafael Krux

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5670-inspiring-experience-

Inspirational Infinity Of Space by WinnieTheMoog

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6593-inspirational-infinity-of-space

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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On the 18th episode of Shit We Don’t Talk About, we’re bringing sexy back, or sex, as it is in 2020--where everything sucks, and the points don’t matter. Sex is Corbin Knight-Dixon’s gig. He’s a sexuality educator, consultant, learning coach, and advocate. Today, he’s got the tea on everything X-rated.

Corbin is a veteran uncomfortable convo wielder since the ripe ol’ age of 15 when he volunteered at Planned Parenthood, so he feels pretty at home on our set. It’s sex-simpatico, apparently.

Three takeaways from this episode of the Shit We Don’t Talk About podcast.

1. If you’re grieving the loss of your old life in the midst of the pandemic, partnered sex and intimacy can actually be used as part of your healing modality. Winner, winner, chicken dinner for the best treatment evah!
   
2. Corbin is in the business of shame-breaking. If you can relate, make sure you listen to the whole show!
   
3. Sadly, kids and teens aren’t getting the info they need on sex right now, and so they’re turning to TV shows and porn. They’re not learning what they need to with this isolation that’s making the classes they might take unavailable.
   

Skin hunger and sex are going hand in hand in this age. People are isolated, and times are smacking of HIV when you needed to trace who you were with. One option Corbin brought up was the fact that folks were testing the waters of telesex, sex over Zoom, or other video options, which still provide a release and a connection, but it’s completely safe. And if you like to fly solo, then this is also a great time to learn what you like and to take a moment to explore. How’s that for some homework? And BTW, get rid of any shame that you might feel.

To reach out to Corbin, visit his site: https://www.corbinknightdixon.com/

And if you want to learn more about healthy sexuality, check out the Gottman Institute. It’s Corbin-approved!

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Remember, when we commit to talking about the shit we don’t talk about, we’ll be okay.

Til next week. Tune in. Turn on. Talk.

For full show notes on this episode, visit miavoss.live/18

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MUSIC CREDIT:

Inspiring Experience  by Rafael Krux

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5670-inspiring-experience-

Inspirational Infinity Of Space by WinnieTheMoog

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6593-inspirational-infinity-of-space

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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On the 17th episode of Shit We Don’t Talk About, Cheri Yazzie is giving us permission to not give a fuck. As an energy healer with her cool-ass business, Fulfilled AF, she is teaching us all about boundaries today and learning how to be happy where you are.

Learning to love where she is and who she is wasn’t an automatic feeling for Cheri. She had to focus on how to heal her past and her energy and allow herself to have it all and enjoy it--despite the challenges we all have.

Three takeaways from this episode of the Shit We Don’t Talk About podcast.

1. Do your public and private persona match? You can feel out of alignment if you’re living as two different people.
   
2. You can unfuck yourself even if you think it’s too late.
   
3. No one is going to create and defend a boundary for you.
   

Establishing boundaries isn’t automatic, so if you’ve felt like you’re not very good at this, don’t worry so much! Get back on that boundary wagon and try again. It’s like trying anything new; you just need to keep at it until it sticks.

Remember, changing involves grieving. It’s very normal when you are changing a dynamic between two people that it will be hard to let go and accept that things are going to be different. Allow yourself the space to feel what you need to without judgment. And you know how you hold space for others? Try that on yourself. Especially this year. It’s mandatory for good survival.

To reach out to Cheri, visit her site: Fulfilled AF.

For full show notes on this episode, visit miavoss.live/17

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MUSIC CREDIT:

Inspiring Experience  by Rafael Krux

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5670-inspiring-experience-

Inspirational Infinity Of Space by WinnieTheMoog

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6593-inspirational-infinity-of-space

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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