No episode this week, but we'll be back next week :)

We all have wondered why women say they're "fine" when they are clearly not, why we have such crazy mood swings, and why we feel the need to talk about a problem until it disappears. Well you're in luck, cause Ava discusses that and more this week. Not only does she go through a list of things she has compiled, but she also reached out to her friends to see what they have to say. Why relationships should be 50/50, how to have a civil conversation with your partner, and why men seem to be less comfortable opening up are ALL topics covered this week. Enjoy! 

Recommendations: Girls Need Love (ft. Drake) by: Summer Walker 

PSA: AVA IS SPEAKING FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. SHE IS NOT SPEAKING FOR ALL PEOPLE OF A CERTAIN GROUP.

This week, Ava brings you an episode that should have happened awhile ago, but since it hasn't, here you go! This week is devoted to Icebreakers, little games/activities that aim to help people get to know one another. But since this is a solo podcast, Ava is doing icebreakers all by herself, in an effort to help you all get to know her better. :) Some of the activities are questions that Ava answers, others are games that you can play along to like Two Truths and A Lie and Never Have I Ever. Enjoy!

Recommendations:

Book:

One of Us Is Lying by: Karen M. McMnaus

Song:

Let's Fall In Love For The Night by: FINNEAS

A new Friday, a new episode, and Ava is all fired up for this one. In this episode, she tackles the touchy subject of Disney Princesses, a topic that was fueled by another podcast she listened to recently. Ava comes to you with an OPINIONATED ranking of 12 Disney Princesses, on how progressive they are. She also talks about the unrealistic qualities in the princesses that we see both in the physical and mental aspects. Why doesn't Disney have any LGBTQ+ characters yet? Why is there limited racial/cultural representation in these movies? Why doesn't Disney add a princess in a wheelchair? All this and more is discussed this week...enjoy!

Reccommendations:

Songs:

No Air (ft. Chris Brown) by: Jordin Sparks

Show Me Love by: Alicia Keys & Miguel

Book:

The Stars We Steal by: Alexa Donne

Sources:

(These opinions are purely Ava's, but they were cultivated because of research.)

https://medium.com/@gbailen/disney-princesses-ranked-from-least-to-most-feminist-5addd29141b0

https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/best-disney-princess-feminist-badass-ranking-credentials-girl-power/164676

https://www.buzzfeed.com/beatrizserranomolina/all-your-favorite-disney-princesses-ranked-from-least

As promised on the last episode, this week's topic is more lighthearted...in some ways. This week, Ava talks about her pet peeves, and there's a lot, so settle in. They range from people chewing with their mouth open, to the words "no offense," to papayas, to bad parking jobs. Ava also dives into the 10 weirdest pet peeves she's found. Enjoy!

Recommendations:

Book:

The Shadows Between Us by: Tricia Levenseller

Songs:

Midnight Sky by: Miley Cyrus

Butterflies Part. 2 by: Queen Naija

Imported by: Jessie Reyez & 6LACK

This week Ava dives into the topic of Feminism. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding this topic...luckily Ava is here to clear the air! What feminism is, who it affects, TERFS and more are all discussed this week. Did you know that sexism also affects men? What kind of stereotypes do we put on people based on gender? Why are words related to women or femininity used as insults? These questions + more are discussed! See you Friday!

This Week's Reccommendations:

Book:

Girls With Sharp Sticks by: Suzanne Young (+ the sequel)

Songs:

Hard Out Here by: Lily Allen

Independant Women by: Destiny's Child

This is going to be shorter episode this week, but still filled with content! This mini-episode is about the search for relationships and why its NOT a good idea. Ava also talks about the pressure we are put under to have our "firsts" and to have a relationship, and why you should disregard it. See you Friday!

Body Positivity: a social movement rooted in the belief that all human beings should have a positive body image, while challenging the ways in which society presents and views the physical body. The movement advocates the acceptance of all bodies regardless of physical ability, size, gender, race, or appearance.

The complex of the word "perfect" and "normal," why we shouldn't change for other people, and why comparing ourselves to others doesn't make any sense, but is really hard not to do are topics all discussed today. Ava also dives into the history behind body image, and ten helpful tips to start being more body positive. See you Friday!

Recommendations:

Books-

Songs-

https://www.medicaldaily.com/history-body-image-america-how-ideal-female-and-male-body-has-changed-over-360492

https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/10-tips-body-positivity/

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This week, join Ava as she breaks down the book-turned-movie series Twilight. What makes a person a person, if souls exist, Team Edward or Team Jacob, and the meaning of life are all covered this episode. Get an in-depth description of the books, Ava's opinions on the movies, and the hidden messages the books offer. All here on the fang-tastic Let's Chat w/ AVA! 

Last Week's Recommendations: 

Song: The Breakup Song by: Francesca Battistelli 

Book: Fixing Delilah by: Sarah Ockler 

This Week's Recommendations: 

Songs: A Thousand Years by: Christina Perri

             It Will Rain by: Bruno Mars

            Flightless Bird, American Mouth by: Iron & Wine 

Book: Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality by: Rebecca Housel