Solid Blue Sister - My Turn to Talk

Solid Blue Sister - My Turn to Talk

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Solid Blue Sister - My Turn to Talk episodes

  • The Gift of Rock Bottom (Watch on YouTube.)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_QgMFRsboo

    Hitting rock bottom is often considered a good thing—or a necessary turning point—because it breaks through denial, forces "inner transformation," and provides a solid foundation for rebuilding a more authentic life. By removing all illusions of control, it offers the "only way is up" perspective, fostering immense strength, humility, and the opportunity to build a life based on true, intentional choices rather than superficiality.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Are Parents Allowed to Dislike Their Children (Watch on YouTube.)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnpbuGG0GQY

    While unconditional love is the societal ideal, it is common and human for parents to dislike their children at times due to personality clashes, stress, or challenging behavior. Such feelings are often normal, but they are frequently accompanied by guilt, shame, and secrecy, or can stem from deep-seated issues like trauma or resentment. 

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    59 min
  • White People Ask: What do black people want? (Watch on YouTube.)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS3p5P95TBw&t=14s

    Once again, we'll tell you. Black people in America obviously have a diversity of identities and experiences. But often in public opinion research, they are lumped together with a tiny sample size in an amalgamated category of “Black,” or sometimes the even vaguer “people of color.” This obscures important distinctions among Black people, despite the fact that understanding these differences is essential to addressing their range of priorities and effectively engaging them in the political process. Some assume that a majority of Black people live in urban areas. But when looking at the respondents in our survey, 45% self-identify as living in cities, 30% in suburbs, and 20% in small towns and rural areas. That means the majority of Black people live in non-urban areas today. Half rent and half own their homes. When asked about issues the federal government could address that would personally benefit their lives, our survey found that Black people across America prioritize kitchen-table economic priorities and urgent challenges threatening their neighborhoods. But the salience of issues varies among different segments of people. This emphasis on issues that impact daily life indicated that many in the survey feel economically pinched. We asked respondents whether their financial situation had gotten better, worse, or stayed the same over the last two years. Twenty-two percent said things had gotten better, 27% said worse, and 50% said it had stayed the same. Women were 11 points more likely than men to say their situation has worsened. It is telling that so few Black Americans perceive that they have benefited during this period of relative economic prosperity in the country. Black people have many priorities, and addressing them would make a real difference for people. Two-in-three respondents say that they would personally benefit “a great deal” from seven of the 17 priorities we tested. These include fundamental economic issues such as making housing more affordable and lowering the cost of health care, but also urgent challenges like reducing racism and improving water and air quality. This last priority was also one we frequently heard in our focus groups. The bottom of the priority list included issues, while crucially important, that some assume are the top issues for Black people, such as criminal justice reform, gun laws, and voting rights.
     
    Is this too much to ask?
    2 hr 24 min
  • FD2 S5 Ep1 Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right

    People say "two wrongs don't make a right" to argue that retaliating with another bad action doesn't justify the initial offense, but they might say it while doing something wrong because they're using the phrase to deflect, justify their own perceived right to retaliate ("they had it coming"), or try to balance the scales of justice, even if their response is still wrong, highlighting the conflict between ideal morality and human impulse for revenge or perceived fairness. 

    Episode can be viewed on Friendly Difference Podcast/Youtube

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqVlsW5lefM&t=2064s

    1 hr 21 min
  • Are Apologies Overrated and Do They Really Matter?
    Does it matter what the apology is for? Apologies are often considered overrated when they are insincere, premature, or used to avoid accountability, as they may fail to restore trust or even increase negative feelings. However, genuine, timely, and responsible apologies remain valuable tools for resolving conflict and acknowledging feelings. Key perspectives on why apologies may be considered overrated include:
    • Lack of Substance: A simple "I'm sorry" without acknowledgement of the specific hurt can feel empty.
    • Backfiring in Rejection: Using "sorry" when rejecting someone (like for a date or job) can make them feel worse rather than better.
    • Overuse: Constant, unnecessary apologizing—like for minor inconveniences—can diminish the value of a real apology and make the speaker seem less confident.
    • Misplaced Focus: Insisting on a "sorry" can be a way to force someone into your perspective, whereas focusing on accountability and action is often more productive. 
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      1 hr 5 min
    • PB-2024 Ep. 64 Biological and Step Children

      What’s fair when it comes to bio parents gifts? Should biological parents play favorites?

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      31 min
    • PB-2024 Ep. 63 Children of Affairs: WWYD?

      Should a spouse adopt or raise children born from significant others infidelity?

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      1 hr 1 min

    About Solid Blue Sister - My Turn to Talk

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    Podcast discusses issues people DON‘T like to talk about. Things that are considered taboo such as politics, culture, and religion. ‘My Turn to Talk‘ will push the envelope and probably piss people…