A listener asks: when should I stop trying to save everyone? Is it OK to look for friends that have also tried to improve themselves? And the sisters ask, where did that bottle of peppermint schnapps go, is it under the bathroom sink?
Look out, Virginia's reading a book about Socrates. Let's talk about it. Why are we so stubborn about schedules? Why were Summers longer when you were little? What is Cher's life philosophy? What were Joseph Smith's last words? Find out now! References: Open Socrates- Agnes Callard Freeing Your Child From Anxiety - Tamar Chansky, PhD
Incredible comedian, podcaster, and record producer Brandie Posey joins us to discuss her experiences with aphantasia, and how it has shaped her creativity and life. Virginia also explains where left handed people come from. Brandie Posey is part of the stunning Lady To Lady podcast, she is a touring national headliner, and she manages her own record label, Burn This Records. Laura Ryan is a licensed marriage and family therapist, she has a beautiful singing voice, and tried out for The Voice on...
Frequent and beloved contributor Wells suggests this week's topic, workaholism, which we take as a good reason to swap Dad stories and stuff we learned from bad bosses. Also, don't be a workaholic, it's probably the dumbest kind of aholic. References: FORBES: 7 signs you may be a workaholic- Amy Morin About Schmidt
This week, Virginia and Laura respond to listener Zach's question about divorce, and on the way they discuss Debra DiGiovanni's new album, Honorable Intentions, wasp stings, and why divorce is dangerous for your health! REFERENCES: Facts About Divorce in America 2024: Terry & Roberts Law The Real Long-Term Physical and Mental Health Effects of Divorce- Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. Gender Differences in the Consequences of Divorce: A Study of Multiple Outcomes-Thomas Leopold Knowing This One Thing H...
Laura and Virginia take turns crying, comforting each other, and talking about their favorite dead people, and how to get through losing people you love.
This week, we discuss fame, that elusive and desirable mover of men- why you should, or shouldn't, follow your dreams. References: Why Some Dreams Should Not Be Pursued: Mark Manson The Problem with “Follow Your Dreams”Is this self-help classic really that helpful? : Melissa Kirk US Weekly: Celebs’ Career Backup Plans People: 15 Celebs Back Up Career If They Were Not Famous The Chive: Celebs that had some interesting backup careers before fame 6 Reasons Pursuing Your Dreams Is The Only Thing Wor...
Listener Lucy sends a question about emotional incest, Laura still sounds mad about something Virginia said forty years ago, and what do Arrested Development and Psycho have in common? Find out now! References: How to Recognize and Heal From Emotional Incest: By Crystal Raypole
In this episode, we answer a question from Rebecca, who asks why all of Gen Z is neurodivergent. What do Robert Smith, Robyn Hitchcock, and Gary Numan have in common? And is Virginia causing Autism in men? Our sole reference: Is This Autism? A Companion Guide For Diagnosing DONNA HENDERSON, SARAH WAYLAND, AND JAMELL WHITE
Why do men say they hate makeup and revealing clothes? What do men think it means when you're nice to them? What is up with these guys? These questions and more answered this week!
In a very special in-person ep, the girls talk about ego, trauma, Severance, and why it's a good thing that not everything is about you.
Why do we worship the rich? Why doesn't Laura want a billion dollars? And what is a dark triad personality? Find out now! References: The 10 Cheapskate Billionaires Who Live Like Paupers Gus Lubin Bill Burr Delivers Fiery Rant, Says Billionaires Need to Be 'Put Down Like Rabid Dogs' Stacey Ritzen Psychology’s “Dark Triad” and the Billionaire Class The super-rich aren't the role models we need to advance the common good. Roy J Eidelson, phd Materialism, the Dark Triad Traits, and Money Management...
Brene Brown has brought the word FLOODLIGHTING into the dating lexicon- what does it mean, and why is it bad? On the way, we talk about bad dates, what makes you chug a Chai, What We Do In The Shadows, and what happens when your mother heckles you.
Our listener, Carrie, is struggling with whether to stay in her relationship, and the girls try to give her good advice about narcissists in relationships. Along the way, we make Dr. Ramani an offer, talk about slippery puppies, and play the Dad drinking game some more.
Another great audience question- how do you make friends as an adult? Also, Virginia explains how to meet alcoholics and Laura fleshes out the corporeal punishment part of her new religion. References: I hired a friendship coach to help me make friends. Here's what happened: Jen Glantz Opinion: Women choosing romantic relationships over friends is disheartening: Isabella Castellow 7 Adults on the Struggle to Make Friends Later in Life and How They Did it: Elle Magazine What is Causing Our Epidem...
A general response to the men in my comments section- why child marriage is a bad thing, celebrity pederasts, age gaps and people who love trees too much!
A listener suggestion has the girls comparing notes on their adventure through The Change, Virginia's failed diaper modeling career, and why we can't get on a trampoline ever again. Mary Claire Haver: The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts Menopause In Different Cultures Around The World Carmen Rodriguez Gonzalez Johns Hopkins Medicine: Can Menopause Cause Depression? Mood Changes During Perimenopause Are Real. Here’s What to Know.: Learn t...
Women have been getting bad dating advice for as long as there have been women. We talk about mac n cheese, answering the door naked, and football, and then Laura introduces me to the concept of bang-maid-mom!
Your therapist likes you, right? Right? Laura shares therapy's big secret- therapists are just people!
This week, a listener email takes the ladies on a journey about sex, self-image, Arnold Schwarzenegger , and toxic masculinity! References: Study: Women's Preferences for Penis Size: A New Research Method Using Selection among 3D Models Medical News Today: What Is Small Penis Syndrome?
Happy Valentine's Day! We discuss marriage, romance, knives, Plato, and Jane Austin Improv, an improv group from Austin, Texas. References: The National Women’s History Museum: The History of Romance Romance Through the Ages: Customs and a History of Love, Marriage & Dating: Kimberly Powell A Brief History of Romance (And Why It Matters): Mark Manson The Psychology Behind Love and Romance What Is Romantic Love?: Is it an evolutionary adaptation, a social construct, or something else?: Arash ...
What makes a hater? What do you do when you have one? In this extended exploration of haterology, the girls have to examine the haters in themselves, too.
What's so bad about failing? Also, why we hate Thomas Edison's guts. REFERENCES: THE MAN IN THE ARENA: Theodore Roosevelt Strategies for Learning from Failure-Amy C. Edmondson Mr. Show: Grass Valley Greg What Have You Learned From Failure? Jeremy Engle Jim Fay, Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility How to Learn From Your Failures: JEREMY ADAM SMITH
Why do we waste so much of our time chasing status? What are some weird status symbols throughout history? And what is it about a Gucci purse that comforts our caveman brain? We also talk about Chocodogger and Ron DeSantis.
It's a new year and we're all going to be completely different people! Laura and Virginia let you know how to get a monkey, start swimming laps, and quit smoking, all in one short episode! References: Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness- by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Stop making rich people famous- they're not interesting! Class war time, everyone!
Lumen Learning: Introduction to Sociology Module 9: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality Socialization and Gender Roles in Modern Society:Joy Nash SaveTheChildren.org: GENDER ROLES CAN CREATE LIFELONG CYCLE OF INEQUALITY Tough Love for Mediocre White Guys: Getting White men to give up dominance is a challenge.: ROBERT JENSEN Thanks to listener Kendra for this great topic! HARVARD Kennedy School WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM:Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship The Credibility Gap And Chronic Underreport...
What's causing kids to go no-contact with family members? Is it drugs? The boomers think it's drugs. Was this the last Christmas with your family? Why it's a good idea, why it's a bad idea, and how to do it with kindness.
Another great listener suggestion: We diagnose the Charlie Brown gang, especially as seen in the A Charlie Brown Christmas. Why can't Lucy get over Schroeder? Why is Linus the real hero? And what is Snoopy's deal? Find out now! "Mentally Ill" Characters Offer Unlikely Support: Angela McClanahan 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' At 50: Linda Holmes
What's it like having a mother figure who's a therapist? Why do we love Therapy Jeff? All this and more! Check out Anna Valenzuela's new album, MURDERPUSS! As a Clinical Psychologist, can I treat my family members or friends? Dr. Cindy Chan The Good and the Bad Of Having a Therapist Mom: Jeff Guenther, LPC
