Join Michelle and Janine this week for part 1 of our riveting discussion based upon Janine's perspective, observations, and cultural background of France vs. the United States. While a born and bred American, Janine has been surrounded by French heritage since birth and has been to France many times and definitely appreciates many aspects of the French culture--especially in light of current events happening in the USA right now with Roe v Wade being overturned, mass shootings, continuing political turmoil, and systems that are no longer working just to name a few. So buckle your seatbelts for a wild ride because Janine's mood whilst recording was an interesting one....just trying to keep listeners on their toes with open minds and open ears. Bon chance nous amis! 

RESOURCES: 

https://www.expatica.com/fr/living/gov-law-admin/french-government-107814/

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-with-open-borders

https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/france-immigration-rising-far-right

https://www.gunpolicy.org/firearms/region/france

https://www.gunpolicy.org/firearms/region/united-states

https://www.expatica.com/fr/finance/taxes/a-guide-to-taxes-in-france-101156/

https://www.elysee.fr/en/french-presidency/constitution-of-4-october-1958

Buckle up for a riveting conversation all about cults digging into the who, what, where, why, and how. Cults come in all shapes and sizes and no person is safe from their indoctrination. Learn the signs so you can protect yourself and your family from joining a cult or to recognize the signs if you are already involved. Stay woke and keep learning and growing each and every day! 

RESOURCES: 

Edmondson, S., & Ames, A.N. (Hosts). (2021–present). A Little Bit Culty [Audio podcast]. https://www.alittlebitculty.com/

Montell, A., & Medina, I. (Hosts). (2021-present). Sounds Like a Cult [Audio Podcast]. https://www.soundslikeacult.com/

Remini, L., & Rinder, M. (Hosts). (2020-present). Scientology: Fair Game [Audio podcast]. https://fairgamepodcast.com/

Blevins, R. (Host). (2021-present). Life After MLM [Audio podcast]. https://robertablevins.com/

Montell, Amanda. Cultish. HarperCollins, 2021.

Gomes, A. W. (2009). Unmasking the Cults. Zondervan Academic.

Rhodes, R. (2013). The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions.

FitzPatrick, R. (2019). Ponzinomics.

TV Shows/Movies: "The Vow" / "Seduced" / "The UnXplained" / "I’m Not Your Guru" / "Cults and Extreme Beliefs"

https://janjalalich.com/blog/category/cults-the-basics/

https://freedomofmind.com/

https://culteducation.com/warningsigns.html

http://www.hopesandfears.com/hopes/now/question/216321-religion-or-cult#:~:text=A religion belongs to the,the center of the organization

People: Steven Hassan, Jon Atack, Janja Lalich, Sarah Edmondson

Join Michelle and Janine on a follow up discussion about Millennials, specifically the events of the 90s that have shaped our generation. Come back in time with us as we discuss some key events from our childhood during the years 1990-1999 and why they are still relevant today. From political scandals to publicized trials to school shootings, we remember. Take a walk with us as we take a look back at historical US events....we may not be making as much progress as we had hoped. 

RESOURCES:

Fisher, Caitlin. The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation: How to Succeed in a Society That Blames You For Everything Gone Wrong. Mango Publishing Group, 2019, Hoopladigital.com, https://www.hoopladigital.com/play/13905364. September 18, 2021.

Today we are going to be talking about our generation: Millennials. What is said about us, who we really are, how we got here, what we believe, and how we are reshaping society and the workplace as we know it. Our generation grew up with technology as it has progressed making us very formidable with learning new skills and utilizing and implementing new technologies when they come out. The way we were raised shaped the way we ourselves view parenting and have made major shifts in the way we parent our children. Our generation has said "enough" to the way so many things have been done and we are challenging and making major changes to so many different industries, values, beliefs, and goals. Join us as we discuss how Millennials are making waves in: education, fitness, health, identity, relationships, and lifestyle, to name a few. Pull up a chair and lend us your ears as we get Part 1 of our Millennial discussion started!

RESOURCES: 

Fisher, Caitlin. The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation: How to Succeed in a Society That Blames You For Everything Gone Wrong. Mango Publishing Group, 2019, Hoopladigital.com, https://www.hoopladigital.com/play/13905364. September 18, 2021.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=891499184529961&ref=sharing - This Is Why You Don't Succeed - Simon Sinek on The Millennial Generation

Fryd, Hallie. Scandalous 50 Shocking Events You Should Know About (So You Can Impress Your Friends). Zest Books, 2012, Hoopladigital.com, https://www.hoopladigital.com/play/12416213. October 13, 2021.

Hasday, Judy L. Forty-Nine Minutes of Madness The Columbine High School Shooting. Enslow Publishers, Inc., 2013, Hoopladigital.com, https://www.hoopladigital.com/play/12172332. October 13, 2021.

Forest, Christopher. Turning Points in U.S. History September 11th Attacks. Jump!, 2021, Hoopladigital.com, https://www.hoopladigital.com/play/13641555, October 13, 2021.

Listen this month as we continue our conversation about true crime. Michelle tells us about the things she already knows about Serial Killers. Learn more about the differences between psychopathy, sociopathy, and anti-social personality disorder. You’ll also hear many tangents about how Michelle is going to become a researcher and Janine tells us her continued learning style and daily mantra! We have dreams!

Correction: Throughout this episode sex workers are referred to as prostitutes. We apologize that we did not make the correction when translating from the sources.

Resources: 

https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/serials-killers-vs-mass-murderers/#:~:text=A serial killer is conventionally,a psychological thrill or pleasure.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macdonald_triad#Enuresis

https://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/serial-murder#four

https://www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com/addiction-recovery-blog/psychopathy-vs-antisocial-personality-disorder/

https://www.mha-em.org/im-looking-for/mental-health-knowledge-base/conditions/127-psychopathy-vs-sociopathy

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353928

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tyrannical-minds/201907/psychopathic-sociopathic-or-antisocial-personality

https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/differentiating-antisocial-personality-disorder-psychopathy-and

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-neuroscientist-who-discovered-he-was-a-psychopath-180947814/

https://crimecapsule.com/which-state-has-produced-the-most-serial-killers/

https://serialkillershop.com/blogs/true-crime

This month Janine and Michelle talk true crime. They have a brief discussion about their current weather and they touch on how Michelle made changes after the climate change episode. You’ll hear about how Michelle and Janine fought crime in real life on Michelle’s Birthday while eating FroYo. Why is true crime even a thing? What are some of the myths about serial killers? What about the psychology? What are some possible indicators for future serial killers? Listen as our hosts discuss this and more.

Resources: 

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/559256/why-we-love-true-crime

https://crimereads.com/a-brief-history-of-the-rise-and-evolution-of-true-crime-books/

https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=etdr

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/true-crime

https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/serials-killers-vs-mass-murderers/#:~:text=A serial killer is conventionally,a psychological thrill or pleasure

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macdonald_triad#Enuresis

https://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/serial-murder#four

https://www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com/addiction-recovery-blog/psychopathy-vs-antisocial-personality-disorder/

https://www.mha-em.org/im-looking-for/mental-health-knowledge-base/conditions/127-psychopathy-vs-sociopathy

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353928

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tyrannical-minds/201907/psychopathic-sociopathic-or-antisocial-personality

https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/differentiating-antisocial-personality-disorder-psychopathy-and

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-neuroscientist-who-discovered-he-was-a-psychopath-180947814/

Join us for an engaging and informative conversation all about climate change, the environment, and sustainability. Learn along with Michelle more ways that we as human beings can reduce our own carbon footprints and do our part to combat the effects of climate change for ourselves and future generations to come! This is NOT A DRILL - climate change is very real - science doesn't lie! 

RESOURCES:

https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=9315646851517326131&q=climate+change+legislation&hl=en&as_sdt=4003&as_ylo=2021

https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/science.289.5477.270 

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8598-3_2

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/apr/28/scientists-find-way-to-remove-polluting-microplastics-with-bacteria

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abj4216

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/03/food-waste-cosmetics-clothing-packaging/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_video&utm_term=1_1&utm_content=22368_carpets_are_banana_waste&utm_campaign=social_video_2021

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/11/an-expert-explains-how-to-turn-carbon-into-useful-building-materials/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_video&utm_term=1_1&utm_content=22533_Australian_company_CO2_building_materials&utm_campaign=social_video_2021

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/07/climate-change-food-what-to-eat/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_video&utm_term=1_1&utm_content=23359_7_foods_save_the_planet&utm_campaign=social_video_2021

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/07/sustainable-building-home-made-from-volcanic-ash?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_scheduler&utm_term=Climate+Change&utm_content=31/07/2021+08:00

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/consumer-electronics-managing-e-waste/?fbclid=IwAR0ZwMV1id4T3RlYTSi2ziHxVHAPH4vkK3uwDziLQWlrwtgewZ2hw85K820&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_video&utm_term=1_1&utm_content=21588_smartphones_upgrade_yourself&utm_campaign=social_video_2021

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/02/ocean-waste-boat-design-plastic-pollution-sustainability-science?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_video&utm_term=1_1&utm_content=21433_yacht_swallows_trash&utm_campaign=social_video_2021

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/07/ai-robot-cleaning-litter-beach?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_scheduler&utm_term=Plastics+and+the+Environment&utm_content=30/07/2021+08:00

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/05/the-end-of-waste-as-we-know-it-5-ways-to-turn-waste-into-treasure/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_video&utm_term=1_1&utm_content=22630_turn_trash_into_treasure&utm_campaign=social_video_2021

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/05/maldives-floating-city-climate-change?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_video&utm_term=1_1&utm_content=22508_Maldives_floating_city&utm_campaign=social_video_2021

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/05/race-net-zero-climate-change-nature-solutions/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_video&utm_term=1_1&utm_content=22666_atmosphere_is_shrinking&utm_campaign=social_video_2021

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/05/melting-glaciers-sea-level-rise-climate-change-global-warming/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_video&utm_term=1_1&utm_content=22697_Greenland_tipping_point&utm_campaign=social_video_2021

https://www.weforum.org/reports/future-of-reusable-consumption-models