On this episode: Extra long and rambling jibber jabber, plus listener emails about setting boundaries with parents, people who mistreat service personnel, and healing from/processing rape.

Episode 65: There Go All My F%*ks

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.

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 On this episode Kate and Sally talk about the misery of hacked email accounts, the ecstasy of new fridges, and Scientology. Then also discuss insomnia and starting your day with a few minutes of meditation or exercise. Finally they answer an email from a listener who’s feeling frustrated and hurt by a friend’s judgement about their activism.   00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus   1:52 Opening Jibber Jabber   12:12 A Thing We Did For Self Care   17:20 Email: Feeling frustrated and hurt by a friend’s judgement about their activism   31:50 Enjoy the Song of the Week (Kate's pick): "Cool It Now" by New Edition Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thestrugglebus    Theme song by Marty Scanlon! twitter.com/mcscan twitter.com/sallyt twitter.com/spkheller   

Episode 191: K Hellz 69

On this episode Kate and Sally talk about the pandemic, Kate’s possible future as an exterminator, organizing your fellow tenants, and taking time off from things to get your life together. They also answer an email from a listener who wants advice about making queer friends and finding genderqueer stories as they explore and understand their own gender. 00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus 2:35 Opening Jibber Jabber 18:53 A Thing We Did (For Self Care) 20:37 Email: Advice about making queer friends and finding genderqueer stories while exploring and understanding your own gender 42:12 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    

Episode 187: Rage Meter

 On this episode, Kate and guest host Chemda talk about meditation, bikes, awesome t-shirts, and answer a question from a listener who's trying to figure out if someone they met online is behaving inappropriately or if they're overthinking it 00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus 11:14 Opening Jibber Jabber 13:07 A Thing We Did (For Self Care) 14:53 Email: Trying to figure out if someone you met online is behaving inappropriately or if you're overthinking it 26:45 Song of the Week (Chemda's pick) Join Chemda's OMAT sessions! Use code OMATSTRUGGLE to get $25 off and join July OMAT Club session.   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/Chemda www.strugglebuspodcast.com    

Episode 186: Unsanctioned Naps

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    

Episode 185: 90’s Makeovers

On this episode Kate and Sally talk about rescuing dogs, mopping, and Sally’s new video game podcast. Then they answer a listener email about coping with house chores during the pandemic. Finally, they shake their fists at anyone not following shelter in place rules and guidance around masks and social distancing. 00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus 2:24 Opening Jibber Jabber 9:11 A Thing We Did (For Self Care) 14:44 Email: Coping with house chores during the pandemic. 28:08 Some more Jibber Jabber 43:20 Song of the Week (Kate'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 www.strugglebuspodcast.com    

Episode 65: There Go All My F%*ks

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