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From our first crushes in Teen Beat, to Beatlemania and Stan, Ivy and Katie discuss what a parasocial relationship is, and how they can be both beneficial and harmful to us. But are they toxic? And how do we know when we need to come back to Earth?

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In this lighthearted episode, we chat about our relationships to animals of all kinds. Whether they offer us emotional support, or they bite the shit out of us...or both, pet ownership has increased dramatically post pandemic. And we can see why! 

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Are Boomers really hopeless at technology? Is Gen Alpha the sticky iPad Generation? We break down what supposedly defines recent generations' relationship to changing technology, and share our hottest takes. 

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Ever wondered where the tipping point is? At what point does a relationship officially become toxic? What about your friendships? Romantic relationships? Your obsession with your favorite K Pop group? Hosts Ivy and Katie break down what makes a relationship toxic - according to scientific and psychological research, as well as our own opinions. 

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Since we have both fully detoxed from our toxic work experiences, and are now self-proclaimed detox experts, we are broadening our horizons and talking about relationships of all kinds. We'll break down our opinions on whether a relationshop is toxic, or just a waste of time. Join us for Season 2 of our podcast, for more snark, sass, and hot takes! We've missed you!

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We started this podcast with a goal: detox from rotten work scenarios! Mission accomplished! so, instead of beating a dead boss, we agree that we are fully detoxed and want to move on! So, in this final episode of Season one, Katie and Ivy discuss what they've learned from having and leaving toxic workplaces and where to go from here. 

We will return in a few weeks with a brand new direction! 

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Wouldn't it be great it we could all make money from playing some dumb game on our phones? We'll compare some new school and old school get rich quick schemes and scams. What's the real deal with all these online courses? Can you really make big bucks with "no experience necessary?" Spoiler: Nope. 

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This week we're digging up some dirt on bosses who weren't mircomanaging narcissists, but they were actual criminals. A nun who embezzled almost a million bucks, a med-tech blonde billionaire, a dentist who was an actual legendary drug kingpin, and donuts. Very special donuts. 

TRIGGER WARNINGS: S*xual assault, not detailed but mentioned.

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Ever feel like saying "no" at work is career suicide? In this episode, we’re breaking down the myth that being a team player means being a doormat. From dodging weekend emails to surviving boundary-busting bosses, we're serving up real talk on how to protect your time, energy, and sanity—without setting the whole office on fire. Because sometimes the most professional thing you can say is a polite, "Absolutely not."

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In this Pride Month episode, we're diving deep into the rainbow-washed waters of corporate LGBTQ+ support. From glittery ad campaigns to colorful logos, many companies show up big in June—but how many are actually walking the walk year-round

Whether you're feeling skeptical or hopeful this Pride, this episode will challenge your perspective and spark conversations that matter. 🌈

Sources: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/finding-lgbt-friendly-workplaces 

https://www.lgbtmap.org/file/LGBT-Workers-3-Pager-FINAL.pdf 

https://hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/2023-Equality-Rising-Report-Final.pdf 

https://www.vox.com/2020/6/15/21291515/supreme-court-bostock-clayton-county-lgbtq-neil-gorsuch 

https://www.aclu.org/cases/lgbtq-discrimination-cases-supreme-court 

https://www.dwt.com/blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2025/02/trump-orders-lgbtq-workers-guidance-for-employers 

https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-workplaces-lgbtq-2024 

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/finding-lgbt-friendly-workplaces 

https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/lgbt-workplace-discrimination/#:~:text=Over%208%20million%20workers%20in%20the%20U.S.%20identify,well%20as%20their%20job%20commitment%2C%20satisfaction%2C%20and%20productivity. 

https://www.perlego.com/book/2380990/creating-an-lgbt-inclusive-workplace-the-practical-resource-guide-for-business-leaders-pdf?campaignid=436439430&adgroupid=1353500607580773&msclkid=4d8d3025b2f51b70d50e581ad656f362&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2.1.1.1%20DSAG*%20%7C%20US%20%7C%20ALL&utm_term=US&utm_content=ALL