In this episode we’re obviously talking about K-Pop Demon Hunters! We recap our major takeaways from the film, tying them back to the topics we discussed this season. Exploring themes from empathy and trust to self-acceptance and healing, we recognize that some of the voices we hear in our heads may not be our own. K-Pop Demon Hunters was not only entertaining, but a treasure trove loaded with gems. Stream it on Netflix after you finish the episode ;)

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In this episode, we share the animation we watched as children/teens and discuss the lessons those films/shows provided to us as growing young people. We also take time to identify our top five in animation. After much contemplation and fact-finding, we end the conversation having assembled our ultimate introductory list to American animation. Let us know your top 5 in the comments!

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In this episode, we’re unpacking our experiences as women with a special guest, examining our transitions from girl to teen to lady. We discuss how the gender role has changed over time, including political, social/economic, and healthcare changes. We transition into our Writer’s Block segment, where Gloria shares a poem entitled, “Who I Be,” recalling and commenting on Gloria’s piece, then sharing our conclusions on how we engage with the performance of gender.

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If you want to read and reflect on the role changes discussed in this episode, we have copied links to the webpages below:

A Brief History of Women’s Rights:

https://whippletitle.com/a-very-brief-history-of-womens-rights-to-own-property/

Women Through the Ages: https://christinepamela.medium.com/women-through-the-ages-2b2777fc9c2d

The Evolving Status of Women:

https://sociology.institute/sociological-theories-concepts/evolving-status-women-visibility-empowerment/#google_vignette

Mary Edwards Walker:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Edwards_Walker

Jennie Joseph:

https://jenniejoseph.com/about/

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In this episode, we explore our confidence and character development, identifying who and what has inspired us to be ourselves, as well as what has humbled us. Gloria shares her memories of summer camp and flopping a casting call. Ebony recounts the time she spoke harshly to a peer and what she’s learned since. We define what confidence and character mean to us, distinguish between confidence and arrogance/pride, and then conclude with our key takeaways.

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We encourage you to reflect on or have a conversation with people you trust using the Questions of the Day (QOTD) from this episode. Let us know what came up in the comments below!

1. Who or what has been the greatest contribution to your confidence/character development?
2. Share an example of a time your confidence/character was challenged. How did you navigate that experience?
3. What is or has been the biggest subtractor from your confidence?
4. Do you believe your younger self would be proud of who you are today?

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In this episode, we break down accountability, exploring how we hold ourselves and others accountable. We define what accountability means to us and share the experiences that have informed our understanding. We connect accountability to self-awareness and emotional intelligence, expressing the importance of regulating our emotions. We conclude our discussion by sharing our thoughts in response to a statement put out by @thebarefoottherapist.

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To learn more about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/dialectical-behavior-therapy

https://namisantaclara.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/6-DBT-Skills-Training-Quick-Reference-Sheet-by-Rachel-Gill.pdf

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In this episode, we discuss family dynamics by comparing sibling and only-child households. We break down attachment theory, identify our attachment styles, explore how love has shown up in our lives, and identify where we have room to grow in managing our relationships. It’s never too late to regroup and re-engage with those we love. In closing, we vote on a series of “toxic” takes and summarize our key takeaways.

Let us know in the comments what stood out to you this episode, or tell us about your favorite sibling or person!

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To learn more about equifinality and multifinality - visit: https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/the-sage-encyclopedia-of-lifespan-human-development/chpt/equifinality-versus-multifinality#_

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In this episode, we confront the idea that “everything is changing while nothing is changing,” hoping to gain a new perspective on it as we navigate life’s transitions. We introduce and discuss a thread by writing coach, Yetunde Omobolanle (@divayetty), to acknowledge our frustrations with the realities we contend with daily: maintaining a personal brand while navigating a struggling economy, an imbalanced workforce, an unaffordable housing market, and a broken dating scene. Everything may not be as it seems, and so we’re ultimately asking, “How do we stay grounded when everything and nothing changes?” After breaking those concepts down, we transition into our “Evolving and Unbothered” segment, where we each rant on a subject for one minute and then provide additional context on the matter, anticipating that we might rise above it one day, but not today!

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PLEASE COMMENT DOWN BELOW your take on the question, “How do we stay grounded when everything and nothing changes?” Or share your Evolving and Unbothered moments.

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In this episode, we explore the idea of “becoming.” We discuss how we are shaped by experience against nature, and whether we honor the perceptions that we and others have about us, or honor our “essence.” We consider the tensions of acceptance vs. change and performance vs. authenticity, ultimately asking, “Do we decide who we are or are we simply uncovering the truth?” We transition into a segment we’re calling “Can’t Relate/Relate,” where we react to submitted responses to our questions of the day (QOTD), and then wrap up with our key takeaways from today’s topic.

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PLEASE COMMENT DOWN BELOW your take on the question, “Do we decide who we are or are we simply uncovering the truth?” Or share with us your responses to the questions of the day.

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In this episode, we’re breaking down adulting and evaluating how we have fared so far. We name our responsibilities and identify our priorities, contemplating whether life would be easier with a playbook. Amid jokes and admitting our faults, we introduce a new segment that we affectionately call, Writer’s Block, demonstrating our writing chops, and conclude the episode with our key takeaways!

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We hope you enjoy this episode! We’ve included some reflection questions that we couldn’t get to in the episode below. If willing, please share your responses in the comments!

1. What’s something that your inner child reminds you to keep up with daily?
2. Which misconception about adulting would you go back to correct for your younger self?
3. What do you hope to see or feel when you look back at this season of your life?

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