The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

On this episode Kate and Sally jibber jabber about Roy Moore, Louis CK, and their feelings and opinions about the news cycle of late. Then they answer listener emails about figuring out how to trust men and what to do when you hate your city and are feeling like you’re not yourself.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

3:45 - 27:57 Opening Jibber Jabber (CN: Talk about Louis CK, Roy Moore, allegations of sexual predation, molestation, pedophilia, sexual assault)

27:57 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)

30:55 Email #1: Figuring out how to trust men

53:27 Email #2: What to do when you hate your city and are feeling like you’re not yourself

1:04:01 Song of the Week (Sally's pick)

On this episode Kate and Sally jibber jabber extra long. Then they answer a listener email about what to do when your best friend starts dating an abusive ex.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

2:49 Opening Jibber Jabber

5:04 - 15:55 Opening Jibber Jabber continues with a CN: Allegations of sexual predation, emotional manipulation, the Texas shooting

21:35 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)

27:27 Email: What to do when your best friend starts dating an abusive ex

52:10 Song of the Week (Kate's pick)

On this episode Kate and Sally jibber jabber about the recent Kevin Spacey allegations. Then they answer questions about working two part-time jobs, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and how to make friends with cool people online.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

4:00 Kate's Opening Jibber Jabber

6:58 Sally's Opening Jibber Jabber (Content Note: Discussion of allegations agains Kevin Spacey, Harvey Weinstein, sexual harassment and abuse)

21:42 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)

24:11 Email #1: Working two part-time jobs

31:24 Email #2: Unhealthy coping mechanisms

44:30 Email #3: How to make friends with cool people online

54:20 Song of the Week (Sally's pick)

This is a recording of The Struggle Bus LIVE with special guests Josh Gondelman, Mychal Denzel Smith, Molly Knefel and surprise guest, ADVICE GIVING PUPPET Carl Mudgeon! Recorded on Wednesday, October 25th at Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY. 

Special thanks to HangAndHold for donating gifts for our audience game! Find them on Etsy at HangAndHold and Instagram at @hangandhold. Hand-painted + handmade goods to hang on your wall or hold in your hand. Made with love in BK.

On this episode Kate and Sally jibber jabber about #metoo and talk about self-care. Then they answer listener emails about shitty men in the workplace, traveling with family you can’t deal with, and how to be a better ally as a white, cis, able-bodied person.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

4:20 Opening Jibber Jabber

14:18 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)

19:15 Email #1: Shitty men in the workplace

29:40 Email #2: Traveling with family you can’t deal with

37:47 Email #3: How to be a better ally as a white, cis, able-bodied person

52:30 Song of the Week (Sally's pick)

On this episode Kate and Sally jibber jabber about Harvey Weinstein and talk about needing to fix their sleep problems. Then they answer questions about improv and learning how to trust, and what to do when your best friend seems to be distancing themselves from you.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

4:36 Opening Jibber Jabber

16:37 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)

22:14 Email #1: Improv classes and learning how to trust

38:32 Email #2: What to do when your best friend seems to be distancing themselves from you

49:03 Song of the Week (Katharine's pick)

On this episode Kate and Sally jibber jabber about toxic white masculinity and planetary influences. Then they answer questions about deepening friendships, making transition-related decisions, and processing toxic friend drama.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

6:21 Opening Jibber Jabber

15:04 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)

17:29 Email #1: Deepening friendships and making transition-related decisions

33:37 Email #2: Processing toxic friend drama

47:14 Song of the Week (Sally's pick)

On this episode Kate and Sally jibber jabber about doctors sometimes being great and guesting on other podcasts. Then they answer listener emails about getting back into dating, the agony of trying to land a job in your field, and anxiety about your parents being disappointed in your lifestyle.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

8:05 Opening Jibber Jabber

12:39 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)

17:17 Email #1: Getting back into dating

26:13 Email #2: Trying to land a job in your field

44:12 Email #3: Parents being disappointed in your lifestyle

56:10 Song of the Week (Katharine's pick)

On this episode Kate and Sally get a little enraged and then talk a bit about self-care. Then they read an email from a listener sharing insight about abusive relationships. Finally they answer listener emails about dealing with a shitty ex you have to see and how to know if you really want to end a relationship.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

6:06 Opening Jibber Jabber

13:25 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)

16:38 Email from a listener with insight about abusive relationships

22:22 Email #1: Dealing with a shitty ex you have to see

41:45 Email #2: How to know if you really want to end a relationship

55:08 Song of the Week (Sally's pick)

On this episode Kate and Sally have a very exciting announcement! Then they jibber jabber, talk about self-care, and answer listener emails about dating someone in an open relationship, a toxic sibling, and how to deal when your meds make you feel great in some ways and not awesome in others.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

7:22 Opening Jibber Jabber

12:08 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)

15:44 Email #1: Dating someone in an open relationship

26:36 Email #2: Having a toxic sibling

40:34 Email #3: How to deal when your meds make you feel great in some ways and not awesome in others

1:01:26: Song of the Week (Katharine’s pick)