You and Everyone Else

Haley and Alex discuss the connection between Racism, Capitalism and the American Dream. They dive into the ways in which systems oppress people of color and more specifically in this case, Black folks.

Dr. Joy DeGruy: https://www.joydegruy.com/

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome & Multi-generational trauma as a result of profiting from Black bodies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rorgjdvphek

FANTI: with Dr. Joy: https://maximumfun.org/episodes/fanti/tired-with-special-guest-dr-joy-degruy/

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This week Haley and Alex tackle a very hefty topic: Capitalism and the American Dream. They talk about the impact it has on an individual's relationship with the people around them. And they ask WHO the American Dream is supposed to be for.  

PS Mag Article on the American Dream: https://psmag.com/ideas/how-the-american-dream-went-from-meaning-equality-to-meaning-capitalism-sarah-churchwell 

NPR Article on American Dream: https://www.npr.org/2012/05/30/152672803/with-the-american-dream-comes-the-nightmare

Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod for our intro and outro music.

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Even if you have the best intentions, you might cause emotional or mental harm for someone. Alex and Haley discuss apologies, ways you can harm people, and provide personal stories on their own mistakes. 

Kelly U Instagram Post on Feeling Guilty: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBuEaqhpLW9/ 

INC Article on Apologies: https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/the-right-wrong-way-to-apologize-why-it-matters.html 

Leading with Lollipops TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVCBrkrFrBE

Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod for our intro and outro music.

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Alex and Haley dissect the difference between serving as an ally and an accomplice when it comes to advocating for minoritized populations. They discuss a model found on whiteaccomplices.org and provide insight into how you can become a critical consumer of information on different platforms.

White Accomplices Site: https://www.whiteaccomplices.org/

Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod for our intro and outro music.

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Thinking about dating again? This episode is for you! 

Alex and Haley dive into the ins and outs of online dating and discuss values to consider when jumping back into dating.

Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod for our intro and outro music.

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Attachment styles influence the way we build and maintain our relationships. This week Alex and Haley discuss the four Attachment Styles, security in relationships, and action items for growth. 

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Adult Attachment Theory Research: http://labs.psychology.illinois.edu/~rcfraley/attachment.htm 

Mark Manson Attachment Theory Article: https://markmanson.net/attachment-theory 

Attachment Style Assessment: http://www.web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl 

Washington Post Attachment Style Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soloish/wp/2018/08/16/knowing-your-attachment-style-could-make-you-a-smarter-dater/

Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod for our intro and outro music.

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Alex and Haley provide actionable items for becoming a Self-Expert and doing a little self-inventory.

Action Items for becoming a self-expert: Self Note-taking through audio/written/visual journals, using a 5 senses self-care box, and practicing introspection.

VITALS Article Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/201603/know-yourself-6-specific-ways-know-who-you-are

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Alex and Haley welcome a special Mother's Day guest to this episode: Alex's mom, Laura Stewart! 

This week the hosts chat with Laura about when to know you need a career change and ways to engage with parents in having difficult conversations.

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This week Haley and Alex discuss dating in the time of COVID-19 and how this will impact how we build romantic relationships in the future. 

The hosts discuss how dating has changed recently through reality-TV adaptations to real-world dating games, how catfishing might become more prevalent, and how dating apps have altered their methods during social distancing.

Sheltered In Love (Quarantine Bachelor): https://www.instagram.com/shelteredinlove/

E-Harmony Blog on Non-Negotiables: https://www.eharmony.ca/dating-advice/relationships/relationships-relationships/determine-dating-non-negotiables/

Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod for our intro and outro music.

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