Talking Shit About...

The girls are back, and joined by Helen, to continue their conversation about high school, as well as middle school and college. This episode is all about relationships, sexuality, and identity!

Content warning for mentions of eating disorders and relationship abuse

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The Cool S, or S Thing. Where did it come from? Why do we love to draw it? How do you draw it? Elizabeth will answer these questions!

Sources:

"What the Hell was that 'S' Thing Everyone Drew in School?"

The S Thing Website

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Elizabeth is joined by therapist Ali Greco to talk about mental health, autism, and the importance of human connection.

Parathera

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Elizabeth is rejoined by Jack Violently (Ave Satanas Podcast) from episode 41 to perform her unbaptism!

The Free Society Satanists

The Ave Satanas Podcast

Full Unbaptism Episode

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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 :)

• General Nerdery
• Word Balloons
• Newb Island

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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

More Books

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!

Canned Website

Canned Episode: Union Official

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