The Normalizers

The Normalizers

By Monica Gupta MehtaEducation
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The Normalizers episodes

  • DC Capitol Riots
    Join Ash and I as we discuss the alarming events that happened this past week in America's capitol, Washington, D.C. In this episode we discuss the riots, the police response in comparison to the Black Lives Matter movement protests, and ways to manage heightened anxiety around the transfor of Presidential power.
    22 min
  • Q&A
    Join Ash and I as we answer questions from our Discord community members! In this episode we answer questions about ourselves (what keeps you motivated?), the Normalizers (what made you decide to get started?), and total randomness (what's your least favorite word on page 57 of your favorite book?).

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    28 min
  • Exploring Gender Identity
    Join Ash and I as we relive Ash's "gender identity exploration." In this episode we discuss Ash's personal exploration of gender identity, what it means to be nonbinary, and the subversive pressure to conform that is still somewhat present when one experiences a non-binary gender identity.

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    22 min
  • Smarter New Year's Resolutions
    Join Ash and I as we explore "resolution solutions" to make New Year's resolutions that stick! In this episode we discuss setting SMART goals, creating healthy habits, and avoiding weight related resolutions that can trigger eating disorders.

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    18 min
  • Depression
    Join Ash and I as we explore the concept of depression on a personal level. In this episode, we discuss Ash's recent sadness, self-fulfilling prophecies, ways to treat or manage sadness, and how to reach out for support.

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    18 min
  • Cancel Culture
    Join Asha and I as we explore the concept of "cancel culture" in our society. In this episode, we discuss the mental health impacts of cancel culture, the polarization of our country, ways to practice self care while still allowing for redemption, and how to handle compassion fatigue.

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    20 min
  • Toxic Masculinity
    Join Asha and I as we explore the concept of toxic masculinity in our society. Learn about the mental health impacts and ways you can help to change these toxic societal norms, including rape culture, homophobia, and inhibited emotional expression. It's been over a decade since the start of the Me Too movement, with still much work to be done from all sides.

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    15 min
  • Gratitude and Mental Health
    Join Asha and I as we explore the concept of gratitude in preparation for Thanksgiving. Learn about the mental health impacts, ideas for expressing gratitude daily, and the physical benefits of gratitude.

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    15 min
  • Pronouns and Gender Identity
    Join us as Asha explores their thoughts on her own gender identity. Learn about neopronouns, including nounself pronouns, and the somewhat controversial idea of gender euphoria.

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    10 min
  • Coping with Election Anxiety
    Monica and her daughter Asha discuss feelings of anxiety related to the 2020 Presidential election, including the fear of violence in the LGBTQ+ and POC communities. Includes tips for coping with anxiety, how to stay safe in the upcoming days, and places to find belonging if your own family is polarized between Biden and Trump.

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    13 min

About The Normalizers

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This is what is missing from the public education system. Normalizing awkward, uncomfortable and taboo discussions about mental health, emotional health, sex ed, LGBTQ+, BLM and more!

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