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The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff episodes
- Episode 185: 90’s Makeovers
On this episode, Kate and guest host Hilary Asare talk about the Black Lives Matter movement, what to do when you find a nest of wasps in your apartment, and deconstruct a rewatch of the popular 90's TV show Beverly Hills 90210.
00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus
1:50 Opening Jibber Jabber
11:47 A Thing We Did (For Self Care)
24:30 Song of the Week (Hilary’s pick)
Listen to Sally's new podcast, Co-op Mood on iTunes Store, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus
Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan
twitter.com/sallyt
twitter.com/spkheller
twitter.com/HilaryAsare
www.strugglebuspodcast.com
26 min - Episode 183: Pandemic Haircuts
On this episode Kate and Sally talk about adopting cats, and an excellent book recommendation. Then they answer a listener email from a teenager who’s quarantining at home with an abusive parent.
00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus
3:55 Opening Jibber Jabber
14:12 Email: Quarantining at home with an abusive parent.
30:16 Song of the Week (Sally's pick)
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus
Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan
twitter.com/sallyt
twitter.com/spkheller
www.strugglebuspodcast.com
31 min - Episode 182: Rip Van Winkle
On this episode, Kate and Sally talk about being lost in time and space due to the pandemic. They also talk about social distancing and why we should all do it, even though it’s hard. Then they answer an email from a listener who’s feeling alone, sad, and anxious while sheltering in place. Hang tough, struggle buddies.
00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus
12:14 Opening Jibber Jabber
28:04 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)
33:30 Email: feeling alone, sad, and anxious while sheltering in place.
50:34 Song of the Week (Kate's pick)
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus
Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan
twitter.com/sallyt
twitter.com/spkheller
www.strugglebuspodcast.com
52 min - Episode 181: (Enraged) Musings on the Pandemic
On this episode, Kate and Sally talk about the coronavirus pandemic and share some rage about people who aren’t following the rules about sheltering in place and social distancing. They also talk about cats, Mad Men, and the current state of the presidential race. Stay home if you can!
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus
Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan
twitter.com/sallyt
twitter.com/spkheller
www.strugglebuspodcast.com
48 min - Episode 180: Socially Distanced, Emotionally Close AF
On this short episode Kate and Sally talk about how they’re coping mental health-wise with the coronavirus pandemic. They chat about cats, books, stand-up comedy, and video games. Stay home if you can, practice social distancing, wash your hands, and take care of yourselves and each other!
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus
Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan
twitter.com/sallyt
twitter.com/spkheller
www.strugglebuspodcast.com
30 min - Bonus Episode: Heavy Social Distancing
On this special bonus episode Kate and Sally talk about coronavirus for a little bit before moving on to discuss some very important topics including: cake vs. pie, ability to fly vs. invisibility, favorite kinds of dogs and cats, and much, much more. Wash your hands and take care of yourselves and each other. We love you!
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus
Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan
twitter.com/sallyt
twitter.com/spkheller
www.strugglebuspodcast.com
42 min - Episode 179: Not an All Consuming Thing
On this episode, Kate and Sally talk about Katharine’s birthday, leaving therapy early, naps, and Bernard Brothers and Liz Ladies. Then they answer an email from a listener who’s wondering about being attracted to people outside their monogamous relationship.
00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus
5:23 Opening Jibber Jabber
32:59 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)
35:15 Email: Wondering about being attracted to people outside of a monogamous relationship
44:30 Song of the Week (Kate's pick)
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus
Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan
twitter.com/sallyt
twitter.com/spkheller
www.strugglebuspodcast.com
46 min - Episode 178: PSA: Voting
On this episode, Kate and Sally talk about electability, dog whispering, and meditation. Then they answer an email from a listener who’s wondering how to repair a fractured friendship.
00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus
2:34 Opening Jibber Jabber
24:15 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)
33:48 Email: How to repair a fractured friendship
53:12 Song of the Week (Sally's pick)
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus
Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan
twitter.com/sallyt
twitter.com/spkheller
www.strugglebuspodcast.com
54 min - Episode 173: Mr. Children
On this episode Kate and Sally talk about Christmas and whether Santa Claus is real, and if so does he have a master key to your apartment? Then they talk about comedian Josh Gondelman’s (@joshgondelman) essay for The Cut about how being in a relationship means your partner’s enemies become your enemies. They also discuss Native comedian Joey Clift’s (@joeytainment) essay for the AV Club about confronting two white podcast hosts on air about tokenization (and much more). Finally they answer a listener email about how to talk to a parent who is skeptical of using meds long term for mental health.
00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus
5:12 Opening Jibber Jabber
37:09 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)
39:10 Email: How to talk to a parent who is skeptical of using meds long term for mental health
52:18 Song of the Week (Kate's pick)
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus
Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan
twitter.com/sallyt
twitter.com/spkheller
www.strugglebuspodcast.com
53 min - Episode 172: Get it Together, Doug
On this episode Kate and Sally talk about some bad stuff on Twitter as well as some good stuff on Twitter. Then they discuss performative male anger, jogging, and getting new glasses. Finally, they answer an email from a listener who is trying to figure out how to navigate a relationship with a parent in the aftermath of trauma.
00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus
3:26 Opening Jibber Jabber
34:33 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)
36:36 Email: Figuring out how to navigate a relationship with a parent in the aftermath of trauma
54:34 Song of the Week (Sally's pick)
Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus
Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan
twitter.com/sallyt
twitter.com/spkheller
www.strugglebuspodcast.com
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About The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff
From the publisher's feed
The Struggle Bus is an advice show about mental health, self-care, and just getting through the damn day. Co-hosts Katharine Heller (@spkheller) and Sally Tamarkin (@sallyt) answer listener questions…
about family, friends, work, mental health, love, and literally everything else — no topic is off-limits and no problem is too big, too small, or too weird. Climb aboard and get advice from two friends who have lots of feelings and lots of opinions.