We share commemorations from Kelliann and Katy, both centering around the idea of when caring for yourself or your loved one requires tough choices.

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It's the first episode of our new format! We share commemorations from Sloan and Katelynn as well as feedback from Nicole about our holiday gift-giving conversation.

 Just say no to Christmas?

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We share our discussion on gift-giving. We cover who to give to, what you give them, and some outside the box ideas as well. We've got your holiday giving covered!

Dry erase board bundle by Emily Ley

Magnatiles

Snap Circuits

Gel Crayons

Tegu - wooden magnetic blocks

Pie Face Showdown

National Geographic Sea Animals

Stained glass coloring book

Cairn Box

Eberjey Pajamas

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We share your commemorations and feedback before Sarah shares the lessons she learned from her unsuccessful campaign for reelection as a Paducah City Commissioner. We reflect on the joys and sorrows of making yourself vulnerable in a public way. 

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We discuss how the portrayal of fictional women has shifted over time. We talk the best (and worst!) Disney princess movies as well as the new batch of powerhouse female superheros such as Wonder Woman and the women in the Star Wars universe. But, we question whether the increasing acceptance of complex women on screen has actual changed the way we welcome complex women into the real world. 

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We share a quick State of the Pod with important updates about the next chapter of The Nuanced Life. Then, we share your commemorations and talk to Brock Lusch, the NOMADad. He's an at-home dad creating community for dads in Cincinnati and online. 

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We share another batch of your commemorations before discussing how holidays like Halloween can foster community. We also have a discussion about the best Halloween candies. 

A Theology of Halloween

Inspiration:  The Soul of Halloween

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We start the show, as always, with your commemorations. One in particular, along with some listener feedback, lead us into a deeper conversation about birth control and gynecology in general. Then, we share our amazing conversation with therapist Megan Devine about how we deal with grief.

Resources from Megan:

• Refuge in Grief - Megan's website
• Megan's social media: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Patreon.
• How do you help a grieving friend?
• Writing Your Grief course
• Empathy educator Kate Kenfield

Inspiration: An Enemy of Envy

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We talk to therapist Natasha Daniels about kids dealing with anxiety disorders and how to help them cope. Of course, some of Natasha's thoughts and suggestions apply beyond childhood, especially considering the anxiety our modern culture can produce for people of all ages. 

Natasha Daniels website

Natasha Daniels books

Hill Child Counseling

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We share another batch of your commemorations before our conversation with Amy Medling, the PCOS Diva. She shares her experiences and thoughts about women's healthcare and how we can take control of some of the health issues in our lives. 

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