Slightly Upset & Constantly Confused

In the season 1 finale, Rachel and Ashley discuss the highs and lows of unemployment, searching for a job during a global pandemic and their goals for the future. 

In this episode, Rachel and Ashley discuss the first ever social media platforms they used, responding to hate comments and how they manage their mental health while using social media.

In another more serious episode, Rachel and Ashley discuss a week of events covered heavily in the media and how coverage of them portrays women. From the Framing Britney documentary to acts of violence and racism, the pair examine how the media often perpetuates misogyny and stereotypes, affecting how society then views and treats women. 

In this slightly more serious episode, Rachel and Ashley discuss their experiences with body positivity and fat phobia. The duo will share times they have felt ashamed of or uncomfortable in their bodies, bullying, and how social media affects their perceptions of themselves. 

In this episode, Rachel and Ashley break down how they create playlists and what songs and artists appear on them. From "Black Eyeliner and Grey Skinny Jeans" to "Women Are Superior" you'll hear stories about how their playlists have come to be and what situations Rach and Ash use them for. 

 Rachel and Ashley discuss how their long term friendships and friend breakups have shaped their perceptions of themselves and their values. They also introduce a new segment called "I made a mistake!" in which they discuss any embarrassing moments that happened over the course of the previous week.

In today's episode Rachel and Ashley are answering a series of random internet questions. The duo will discuss celebrity crushes, their favorite music genres, personal heroes and the one thing neither will ever do again. 

PLEASE READ: Before jumping into this episode, we'd like to apologize for the poor audio quality. This was our first go at having a guest and we (obviously) have not perfected it yet! - Ash 

In this episode, Rachel and Ashley introduce the world to their best friend, Nicki Stout. The three of them make up "Pile of Rocks." Learn how the trio came up with their name, and listen to them discuss nerd culture, fanfiction, and their favorite memories throughout their friendship.  

TW: alcohol use and alcoholism

On today's episode Rachel and Ashley discuss  drinking alcohol, hangxiety, alcoholism, etc. We are not experts in this field, but we do want to make sure that we speak about these things in a respectful manner. As mentioned in the episode, we are not doctors or scientists. But we do think this is an important topic to talk about. And, we have some stories of our own to share.

The definitions and sources mentioned in today's episode can be found below. 

Hangxiety: the uneasy feeling that often accompanies heavy alcohol use (https://www.henryford.com/blog/2019/03/hangxiety-link-between-anxiety-alcohol) 

Alcoholism: A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcohol-use-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20369243) 

Binge drinking: a pattern of drinking within a small time frame that leads to drunkenness (https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/binge-drinking.htm) 

If you or someone you love  is struggling with excessive alcohol consumption, alcoholism, or hangxiety, visit the SAMHSA National helpline by calling their number at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or by visiting their website  at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline. 

Rachel and Ashley discuss how they decided where to go to college and how they settled on their majors. They also finish their discussion from the last episode of their favorite things.