Episode 30 – Tootsie Roles This week, Donna and Diana explore the different roles we assume in the world.  Spouse/Significant Other, Parent, at work, Friend, and secret roles that only you know.  Are you always yourself all the time, or do you assume different selves to play the various roles for different people in  your …

Episode 29 – Keystone Conference Pre-Game This week the Double D’s prepare to attend the 9th annual Keystone Conference in Harrisburg, PA. Donna reflects on past conferences she’s attended and the role they’ve played in her life, as well as the current state of similar events. These kinds of events …

Episode 28 – Communitay People. People who need people. They’re the luckiest people in…..well, you know. This week, Donna and Diana talk about Communitay. Beginning with a personal experience Diana had at a recent event, the conversation moves to talking about the importance of belonging and contributing to community to …

Episode 27 – Birthdays, Brunches, Broadcasting, Bigots, And A Biology BitchFest Funny, timely, intelligent, interesting and intense.  This week’s episode has it all and more, and is an instant Favorite.  It covers a variety of timely topics  culminating in a high-octane debate about…science. Buckle up. You’re goin’ in…to the Deeper End!

Episode 26 – Empathy (with guest Rachel Muir) Donna and Diana welcome long-time friend and advocate Rachel Muir as our first in-studio guest! Rachel is a renowned scientist, athlete, parent, and fellow reluctant activist whose visit sparks keen insights about life, feelings, and this week’s topic- Empathy. Buckle up for a …

Episode 25 – TransFascination What is it about trans people that continues to seem to fascinate so many people?  This week’s episode centers around a recent workplace conversation where a co-worker brought up the subject.  Where is the line between genuine curiosity and rude, inappropriate questions?  It also features a lively debate on …

Episode 24 – Connection How do you manage the various relationships in your life? What is your history with people? Donna and Diana discuss the different ways they have of relating to friends, acquaintances, family, and loves. While they may differ on the style, they both agree that the touch of …

Episode 23 – Changing Your Mind The only constant is Change.  So just how MUCH change is really possible if you set your mind to it?  Behaviors, for example – how much of it is learned, and therefore, assumed to be changeable? Or is the deeper question of “who we …

Episode 22 – A Golden Time In Diana’s new favorite episode, the Dubble D’s reflect on recent events- both personal and societal. While problems exist which deny or threaten basic rights for all, they highlight the fact that we are all living in a very significant time – a time of rapid seismic change.  Ultimately, …

Episode 21 – Negativité Nega-tive-i-tay!  This week the Double D’s focus on the rising tide of darkness. Recent events have inspired an anger and a dark pessimism that seems to consume  many in our various circles of relationships. To Dwell or not to dwell? – that is the question.  How …