Stop Signs Are Optional

By Lindsey and Allie

Hi, I'm Lindsey, and this show is all about how I live life at full throttle. Making a complete stop is never an option for me. Things tend to get a little weird along the way and I’m here to share ev... more

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September 16, 2020 19. The Allie Finale
In the Season 1 Finale, Lindsey and Allie make some BIG announcements! Stayed tuned as the ladies play a game of Girl's Night Out (at 5:57 minutes). Things get a little weird, risque, and scandalous.
Season 1 was full of Lindsey's single-life….will Season Two have her in a relationship? We know a week/month/season can be a lifetime for her. Keep an eye out for Season 2 to see what the ladies are up to!
Remember to call or text your questions, thoughts, and ideas to 407-434-0493. We want to tell your stories and answer your questions on an upcoming show!
Relevant Links:
Check out Lindsey's other show Too Wild Orchids available on all podcasting platforms: 2wildorchids.com/group
2wildorchids.com/TWO
Get your own Girl's Night Out Game played in this episode: https://amzn.to/30xSyTN
That's Not What I Meant!: https://amzn.to/36WHXTC
If you or someone you know has a problem with substance abuse: 1-800-662-4357
We want to tell your stories and answer your questions on an upcoming show!
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August 19, 2020 18. The Outtakes
Today's episode of Stop Signs Are Optional is an all OUTTAKE show. Have you ever wondered what gets edited out of each episode?! Well here are some of the ridiculous, unnecessary, and unfiltered clips that were taken out to save your ears from debauchery overload.
There are even clips from shows that never aired. You do not want to miss this!!!
Remember to call or text your questions, thoughts, and ideas to 407-434-0493. We want to tell your stories and answer your questions on an upcoming show!
Relevant Links:
Oh wait, still don't have a Diva Cup? What are you waiting for? Don't be the only one without one: https://amzn.to/3bjSSrc
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August 05, 2020 The Angela Bonus
As a result of the overwhelming response from Episode 18, outtakes from 'The Paul's' are exposed in this special Angela Bonus. Are you looking for more conversation on red flags and toxic relationships? These outtakes will satisfy that craving! The ladies take it back to the days of stalking your ex on Myspace, eyelash extensions, ignoring gossip at salons, and how Lindsey and Angela met.
Remember to call or text your questions, thoughts, and ideas to 407-434-0493. We want to tell your stories and answer your questions on an upcoming show!
Relevant Links:
Get your own Girl's Night Out Game played in this episode: https://amzn.to/30xSyTN
That's Not What I Meant!: https://amzn.to/36WHXTC
Get in on that Diva Cup life: https://amzn.to/3bjSSrc
We want to tell your stories and answer your questions on an upcoming show!
Follow: www.instagram.com/stopsignsareoptional
Contact: [email protected] or call/text us at 407-434-0493
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July 22, 2020 17. The Paul's
Angela joins us on this week's episode of Stop Signs Are Optional to talk about relationships. Allie and Angela help Lindsey break down one of her past “situationships” and I think it’s safe to say she had an epiphany or two. The conversation takes multiple twists and turns covering much of their past relationships and hookups. If you have ever wondered if you may have been in a toxic relationship, this is the episode for you. As long as lessons are learned the ladies help you see these experiences as lessons.
Remember to call or text your questions, thoughts, and ideas to 407-434-0493. We want to tell your stories and answer your questions on an upcoming show!
Key Moments:
[5:01] The ladies bring up one of Lindsey's past "situationships"
[6:21] Angela's mom is her third therapist. We all love therapy!
[7:20] Trying to be friends with an ex.
[8:35] Angela gives her recollection of first meeting Paul through a spontaneous trip to Colorado to visit Lindsey.
[13:13] How did Angela literally save Lindsey's life?
[24:41] The Paul's of the World.
[40:30] Lindsey talks about how her lifestyle is not the only way to live and that she is understanding of how people choose to live and/or love.
[45:16] The one time a lesbian went off on Lindsey.
[49:45] Does Lindsey still have emotional attachments to Paul? Allie calls her out…
[51:36] Angela discusses loving someone from a distance rather than spending hateful energy toward them.
[57:00] The ladies play a question card game and it is revealing and hilarious.
[59:30] Angela shares what she is deeply proud of in her life. Hint: It remains in theme of the show.
Relevant Links:
Get your own Girl's Night Out Game played in this episode: https://amzn.to/30xSyTN
That's Not What I Meant!: https://amzn.to/36WHXTC

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July 08, 2020 16. The Guncle
Another throwback episode pulled from the archives with Lindsey's Uncle, Mark. The two discuss the unique familial influence on her life. The two cover topics from crying to emotional causes of disease to sex, drugs, and Lindsey's teenage years.
Don't forget to send us your questions, thoughts, and ideas to 407-434-0493. Happy Monday!
Key Moments
[2:29] Marks discusses how Lindsey grew up in a unique upbringing through the healing arts, spiritual communities, energies that are felt and not seen.
[3:15] Mark offers his experiences resulting in being anti-label and how he tried to raise Lindsey without judgement.
[7:20] How does Mark's propensity for crying differ from Lindsey's?
[8:15] Louise Hay's association of disease and its emotional cause and how this has impacted their lives.
[17:12] Lindsey's grandmother always encouraged her to stay single and childless.
[18:57] Attributes in a good friendship and what has allowed these two to remain so close.
[21:10] The only time Mark was ever parental with the kids.
[24:14] The concept of makeup and hiding ourselves. Mark tells another childhood embarrassing story.
[30:55] How did Mark encourage accelerated maturity in Lindsey?
[36:00] Mark the 'hopeless romantic' and Lindsey is 'Miss Independent.'
[43:53] Stop Signs are no longer Optional game.
[49:22] Mark is an anal prick.
[51:54] Lindsey's celibacy cleanse.
[55:00] There is a disagreement over Lindsey's height so Mark pulls out the measuring tape to put this question to rest.
[59:40] Craziest stories from Lindsey's teenage years
[1:07:12] The time Mark kicked Lindsey and her mom out of his yoga class.
Relevant Links:
Schedule an energetic restructuring and healing with Mark by visiting www.hazybluehealing.comor calling 727-831-6318 to schedule a session.
Energetic Restructuring videos with Mark: Energetic Restructuring
Louise Hay: You Can Heal Your Life: https://amzn.to/2ZE2rPl
Be sure to follow SSAO on Instagram to see live content from Lindsey's crazy weekend out: www.instagram.com/stopsignsareoptional
We want to tell your stories and answer your questions on an upcoming show!
Contact: Call/Text 407-434-0493 or email [email protected]
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1h 15min
June 24, 2020 15. The American: Some of My Best Friends are Black
Welcome to the Stop Signs are Optional podcast where BLACK LIVES MATTER. We are taking a pause from our normal subject manner and providing space to discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement, to honor countless unnamed Black innocent victims.
Lindsey welcomes JB and Michelle to the show. Today's show highlights frustrations of going to work without recognition, of any kind, of Black lives being murdered. Lindsey acknowledges that Stop Signs are only Optional for White people while Michelle and JB explain to her that this is her journey of becoming "woke."
Key Moments:
[4:30] Lindsey introduces listeners to The Black Lives Matter episode
[8:10] "I am Racist" podcast episode by Melissa Urban, a white female, from the Do The Thing Podcast is discussed.
[10:08] Lindsey asks Michelle and JB what type of support they may or may not be receiving right now. Michelle discusses code switching and stereotypes associated with being a Black woman.
[10:11] Michelle's response to "taking a softer approach."
[11:06] Racial disparities in healthcare
[13:48] JB discusses his work environment experiences
[16:24] The three discuss wearing a Black Lives Matter attire as fashion or support.
[17:34] Michelle questions whether Lindsey is really concerned about the conversations it will attract?
[21:44] JB discusses what his experiences have been as a Black man in America.
[27:15] Is it possible to experience blatant or systematic racism without knowing it?
[34:00] White people are inherently entitled. Lindsey acknowledges this privilege.
[39:14] Value and worth based on race: Mortality rates, pain tolerance, pregnancy, education (prison-to-pipeline), social workers, and psychologists.
[44:31] Misdiagnosis of disabilities and lack of support in low socioeconomic communities.
[46:50] Police killing or locking up Black men which takes them away from their families and ability to father their children.
[51:05] Racial discrepancies in marketing, within any organizations departments, and salary differences.
[53:04] Higher expectations are put on Black woman and men: Black Excellence and Black Girl Magic
[58:14] "Picking the Hard" as a Black American.
[59:36] Microaggressions. Statues. Christopher Columbus. Juneteenth. Confederate Flags.
[1:07:50] Why people don't ask "what is it like to be White?"
[1:07:49] Mental health disparities and how it affects work life and personal life.
[1:13:19] Microaggressions: Bring provoked over and over again.
[1:23:24] White people apologizing and being weird - and Lindsey acts no differently.
[1:27:31] White women have the privilege to be in tune with their sexuality while Black women are not sexually liberated. Conversely, Black men are highly sexualized.
Relevant Links:
JB's Instagram: @WorldTravelWesley
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: https://amzn.to/2Z1lZLA
Black Lives Matter shirts: https://amzn.to/2zWb25l
I Am Racist episode: https://whole30.com/podcast/33/33-i-am-racist-just-melissa/
Netflix Documentary "When They See Us:" https://www.netflix.com/title/80200549
If you would like to be a guest on the show OR use our show as a platform please reach out to us:
Follow: www.instagram.com/stopsignsareoptional
Contact: [email protected] or call/text us at 407-434-0493
Cover art photo credit: Michelle Lassiter
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June 11, 2020 14. The Black Man in America
Welcome to today's episode of Stop Signs are Optional where BLACK LIVES MATTER. We are taking a pause from our normal subject matter and providing space to discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement, to honor George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tamir Rice, and countless unnamed Black innocent victims.
To the Black Community: We see you; We hear you, We feel your frustrations, yet We have no idea what it’s like to LIVE your fears, frustrations, pain, and we are not trying to pretend like We do. As white women, we never have and never will experience racism in our country. That means we are not and could not be experts on this matter however we can act as facilitators.
Lindsey and Allie welcome Micah Anderson: A Black Man in America to the show. Micah shares part of his life and experiences as a black man and how vastly different they are from a white life through code switching, softening his personality, and changing his demeanor to make others more comfortable. This episode was recorded exactly two weeks after the death of George Floyd.
Key Moments:
[4:35] Annoyed with 'white saviors' at protests and marches.[5:50] Lindsey and Allie are ready to get uncomfortable.
[10:50] Lindsey's belief that once someone becomes an adult, racist actions become a choice.
[13:05] All Lives Matter
[14:25] I don't see color, I'm not racist.
[16:46] Lindsey's past arrest history at 18 years old.
[17:56] Micah Anderson joins the show! He needs no other credential other than 'A Black Man in America.'
[23:00] Recent experiences at Black Lives Matter marches and protests.
[23:50] The new White or non-Black guilt and weight is something that Black people have been carrying their entire lives and can never put it down.
[29:00] Why is it so important to ask the Black community how they should be supported?
[33:15] How to be impactful without harm.
[43:15] Why does Micah (and others) refer to himself as a 'palatable Black man' and how does code switching apply to race?
[46:40] "I have a Black friend/girlfriend/boyfriend."
[57:36] Why are White people inherently scared of Black people?
[59:50] Lindsey shares a story of learned racism from her childhood.
[1:03:50] Diversity and inclusion versus marginalization of Black people.
[1:05:20] The 13th Amendment, the documentary on Netflix, and that of the actual Constitution.
[1:10:20] White guilt. How period pieces - movies - always paint Black people in a negative light.
[1:13:08] Equality versus Equity: What's the difference?
[1:20:40] It is not the job of a Black person to educate a White person. However, Micah believes it is necessary to be palatable to White people, initially, in order for the work to be shared.
Relevant Links:
Micah's Instagram: @mister.anderson
If you would like to be a guest on the show OR use our show as a platform please reach out to us:
Follow: www.instagram.com/stopsignsareoptional
Contact: [email protected] or call/text us at 407-434-0493
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Check out @Lizzo Tiktok
Thirteenth Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741?source=35
If you can’t be bothered with any of the above watch this, 45 seconds and answer the question: https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1266604941889634304
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1h 30min
June 08, 2020 Podcast Blackout
Stop Signs are Optional will be protesting alongside the Black Lives Matter movement by replacing our normal episodes with a #podcastblackout. This episode is in support of all Black lives and includes listing the names of SOME of the Black people murdered by police violence or victims of hate crimes.
Key Moments:
(This list is missing MANY names)
Trayvon Martin: Age 17, death 2012
Tamir Rice: Age 12, death 2014
Michael Brown: Age 18, death 2014
Eric Garner: Age 44, death 2014
Sandra Bland: Age 28, 2015
Freddie Gray: Age 25, 2015
Alton Sterling: Age 37, 2016
Philando Castile: Age 32, 2016
Botham Jean: Age 26, 2018
Atatiana Jefferson: Age 28, 2019
Ahmaud Arbery: Age 25, 2020
Doug Lewis: Age 39, 2020
Breonna Taylor: Age 26, 2020
George Floyd: Age 46, 2020
If you are interested in being a guest please reach out to Lindsey:
Follow: www.instagram.com/stopsignsareoptional
Contact: [email protected] or call/text us at 407-434-0493
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Relevant Links:
75 things white people can do to for racial justice
Anti-racism resources for white people: http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES
Rachel Rodgers on why white allies need to do better
Trevor Noah on why looting is a symbol of a breakdown in society and not just a free for all: https://youtu.be/v4amCfVbA_c
The She Podcasts Team invested in Trudi Lebron’s masterclass called Show Up and Serve. It is brilliant.
So You Wanna Talk About Race (get the audiobook or kindle, it seems to be sold out)
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
me and white supremacy
This historic thread
If you can’t be bothered with any of the above watch this, 45 seconds and answer the question: https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1266604941889634304
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June 01, 2020 13. The Worst Friends Ever
Lindsey welcomes Seanlai from the Too Wild Orchids sex podcast to the Stop Signs are Optional show! The ladies discuss what it is like to be the worst friends ever and how that makes them the best friends ever. Tune in to hear about what makes a great friendship for them and how that differs from the norm. Per usual, things tend to get a little bit more personal and the topic of romantic relationships evolves. Remember you can now call or text your questions, thoughts, and ideas to 407-434-0493. We want to tell your stories and answer your questions on an upcoming show!
Key Moments:
[1:33] Why are Lindsey and Seanlai the Worst Friends Ever?!
[4:55] The ladies discuss the Worst Friends Ever Bylaws.
[6:47] How are guys already bad friends and how does that compare to women?
[10:24] What is a trigger for Lindsey in friendships?
[12:15] Lindsey is in the process of learning how to communicate better with others. Seanlai works through communication techniques with her [15:43] Seanlai shares a story about a "good friend" of hers and how to establish boundaries.
[16:25] Establishing bylaws for yourself; becoming your own "worst friend."
[19:25] Insecurities with self and how that affects relationships.
[22:59] Wayne Dyer and unconditional love.
[24:27] Lindsey questions mistaking friendships for romantic relationships. Things turn consensually non monogamous.
[30:45] Lindsey is a recovering co-dependent and how does this affect her current relationships and her all or nothing personality?
[35:27] Lindsey's pansexual attractions astonish Seanlai.
[39:58] Lindsey discusses being intentional about who she holds space for and walking away from relationships to allow space for others.
[44:53] Too Wild Orchids has a dick wall of shame and Seanlai tells listeners how to send those in.
Worst Friend Ever Bylaws:
-Membership into the WFE is very organized and exclusive. Needy friendships are not what we do. We are not for everyone and that’s OK.
-Friendships have to be easy, authentic, simple, and with absolutely NO pressure.
-The members agree that we will not always call each other back.
-If we are working, we will not answer the phone.
-We will lose track of time and be late. We expect it.
-Members know Time is an ‘ish’ : eight-ish-seven-ish... we’ll get there.
-Three phone calls in a row means it is an emergency and we will answer the phone.
-If you are stranded on the side of the road at 2 AM we are the ones to call. We will come get you and bring coffee, and once we know you’re fine, we will probably make gentle fun of you.
-Your success is our success and we will celebrate your wins as though they were our own.
-If your partner is dumb enough to break your heart text the word pineapple and we’ll help you hide the body.
-But don’t expect us to respond to every text message or phone call. That’s not who we are and definitely not what we do.
Relevant Links:
Too Wild Orchids Podcast - new episode every Thursday: https://toowildorchids.com/
Dick Wall of Shame: 561-200-3330
That's Not What I Meant!: https://amzn.to/36WHXTC
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May 25, 2020 12. The Little Bucket
Lindsey and Jeremy tag team this week's episode of Stop Signs are Optional to discuss yet another crazy weekend out for Lindsey. The show starts with a special introduction that will having you cracking up.
This episode even offers a promotional opportunity to win a very special prize! Don’t forget to call or text your questions, thoughts, and ideas to 407-434-0493 and Happy Memorial Day!
Key Moments
[2:04] The show starts with some listener feedback and updates from Episode 11
[6:26] Jeremy's tell a story for the first time about his only encounter with Lindsey's drunk alter ego 'Samantha.'
[10:13] "Hey all you cool cats and kittens." "That bitch Carole Baskin."
[11:53] A conversation about code words used when partying ensues.
[15:26] Lindsey shares her story of how her night started the crazy weekend prior.
[19:59] Why was there a leaf blower being used at 2am on a Saturday night?
[22:31] Follow the Stop Signs are Option Instagram page and check out the 'Wild Wknd' folder for videos of the drive home the next morning.
[25:15] The ladies rally and start partying again at 11am the next day.
[26:10] Lindsey's friend invites a Bumble first date to join them for a day on a boat with someone else they just met the night before.
[28:03] What happens to Lindsey's Diva Cup this time?
[33:02] Lindsey offers her gift to a listener who tags the show based on what is discussed on today's show.
[36:42] Jeremy talks about what it is like trying to keep up partying with Lindsey.
[40:17] The two times Jeremy went out to Colorado to visit and became friends with all of Lindsey's friends.
[45:23] Lindsey wants to get trippy with Jeremy.
Relevant Links:
Leaf blower for your own impromptu foam party: https://amzn.to/2Xoa3CU
Stock up on your own 'Little Bucket' Diva Cup: https://amzn.to/36mJHVO
Not the winner of our promotion? Snag your own mini peep bunnies here: https://amzn.to/3gpM9zF
Check out the 'Wild Wknd' folder on the SSAO IG to see live content from Lindsey's crazy weekend out: www.instagram.com/stopsignsareoptional
Don't forget to tag us on Instagram and hashtag 'peep' for the opportunity to win a giant sized stuffed peep bunny (for those in the Tampa Bay or Cleveland areas)!
We want to tell your stories and answer your questions on an upcoming show!
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FAQs about Stop Signs Are Optional:

How many episodes does Stop Signs Are Optional have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.