Elizabeth and Thumbs beat a dead horse to death by beating the dead horse- we're talking about Tuvix.

Update since recording: I've been working at my new job for a couple months now and love it :)

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Elizabeth shares some tips for developing your own self-care plan!

Note: None of these resources are affiliates of the podcast and the podcast gets no compensation for sharing these resources.

Resources:

• University of Buffalo Self-Care Starter Kit
• 211 - get connected to local resources
• Finch App
• Writual Planner
• 988 - national crisis helpline (call or text)
• Parathera - Virtual therapeutic sessions to vent, problem solve, gain confidence, or celebrate (use code FIRST-FREE for a free first session)

Sources:

• The Guardian: "More than half of top 100 mental health TikToks contain misinformation, study finds"

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Elizabeth is so very honored to invite author of "The Bipolar Game Changer," Andrea Grey, to the show to discuss their experiences with bipolar and mania.

Content warning: mentions of suicide

The Bipolar Game Changer

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Substack

Weekly Zoom Meetup (begins July 20)

More about Andrea's work

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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!

Ever heard "down with cis?" There's a story behind that! Join Elizabeth as she gives context to the Down With Cis bus and gives a dramatic reading of the infamous Tumblr post.

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Surprise, it's a bonus episode! Sorta! This episode contains audio from episodes 18-21 (originally aired in 2022/2023), combined and cleaned up. Sorta.

Want a feel-good story? Look elsewhere. Want a story that involves crimes committed by the federal government, white supremacy, murder, and robots with shotgun arms? You're in the right place.

Content warning: gun death, child death, dog death, racism, anti-semitism

Sources:

• The Federal Siege at Ruby Ridge by Randy & Sara Weaver
• Ruby Ridge: The Truth & Tragedy of the Randy Weaver Family by Jess Walter
• "Ruby Ridge" PBS American Experience
• "Vicki Weaver" Historica Wiki
• "The Ruby Ridge Trial" Professor Douglas O. Linder
• "Ruby Ridge - 158" Generation Why Podcast

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Elizabeth is joined by Pam and Amy (Canned: Conversations About Getting Fired) about job loss, the current job market, unions, and so much more!

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Canned Episode: Union Official

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Welcome to the very first Talking Shit About... microsode! Today's a special one, where Elizabeth tells you a bit about ASMR and shares some of her favorite sounds- all recorded for this episode.

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Background music: "Drifting at 432 Hz" by Unicorn Heads

Join Elizabeth and Amanda Ferrat (Tillamook County Suicide Prevention Coalition Chair; QPR Trainer) as they talk about normalizing the conversation around suicide.

• Need help? Call or text 988 any time
• List of Training Programs (QPR, ASIST, etc.)
• 211 Info: Referrals for mental health, substance use, housing, and more (you can also call 211 from your phone)
• Suicide Warning Signs (video)
• Value Yourself Counseling
• Get in touch with Amanda/Tillamook County Suicide Prevention Coalition: [email protected]

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Eui returns to the pod to share their experience in the troubled teen industry.

Content warning for suicide, self-harm. Call or text 988 if you need support.

Faun Haus Designs

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Escuche para aprender sobre las redatas de ICE.

Este episodio del podcast fue traducido, grabado y editado por Citlali.

Recursos:

• ICE Localizador de detenidos
• Tarjetas Rojas
• Líneas Directas de Inmigración
• Ejemplos de órdenes judiciales
• Conozca Sus Derechos con ICE

Fuentes:

• “Defend Against ICE Raids and Community Arrests” Toolkit prepared by the Immigrant Defense Project and the Center for Constitutional Rights
• National Homelessness Law Center: “ICE Raid Guidance for Homeless Service Providers:
What to do Before, During, and After a Raid”
• ACLU: Know Your Rights: Immigrants’ Rights
• Catholic Immigration Network Inc. “Harboring: An overview of the law” 
• CAPLAW: “Tips for responding to ICE inquiries at your CAA”
• Oregon Department of Justice- Civil Rights Unit (CRU) Sanctuary Promise Toolkit
• TIME: “The ‘Abolish ICE’ Movement Is Growing. Here’s Why the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Was Created”
• CBS Chicago: “Tracking administrative arrests by ICE through the Biden, Trump presidencies, in Chicago and nationwide”

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