You know we love a good deep-dive into self reflection...well this week we dig up a core memory from childhood that developed into a limiting belief surrounding our careers as creatives. We share the ways in which we've worked towards deprogramming them, and examine the root cause. This leads to some pretty interesting reflections on the way women are conditioned in society, and the generational differences when it comes to how we view ourselves and our abilities. Follow us on IG & Twitter @...
May 01, 2023•42 min•Ep. 162
Ego is a strange thing...especially as a creative. You can't exactly create without it, and yet too much of it can stifle your highest creative expressions all together. Where is this line? How do we know if we are allowing our ego to block us, or whether it is something to lean into for the higher purpose of what you are trying to achieve? Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. We’re on Patreon :) ...here’s to turning meltdow...
Apr 24, 2023•44 min•Ep. 161
Music Multi-Hyphenate, Jeffrey Ofure Utubor joins us this week for one of the most inspiring conversations around creating a career path that embodies your multiple gifts and passions. We discuss how to preserve your mental health and creativity in a fast-paced industry, as well as how to make sure you keep your passions alive and stay fulfilled when what you love is also your "job". Tune in for some incredible nuggets of wisdom and tangible tools from this warm-hearted, business-minded creative...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 160
This episode, our honored guest is the artificial-intelligence chat bot, Chat GPT. We interact with it live on the episode, and also theorize about what this means specifically for creatives across multiple fields, and the education system moving forward. Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. We’re on Patreon :) ...here’s to turning meltdowns into magic!...
Apr 10, 2023•49 min•Ep. 159
It's a word we've all heard a lot...but what does it actually mean? Listen up for the warning signs, our own personal experiences, and some incredibly helpful tools to end the toxic cycles of codependency. FURTHER RESOURCE INFO: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/codependency https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-codependency-5072124 Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. We’re on Patreon :) ...here’s to turning meltdown...
Apr 03, 2023•29 min•Ep. 158
Knowing your love language, and that of your partner's, can be one of the single most important things in a relationship. We break them down and give specific tips on how to make your love known to someone with a different primary love language than you. It's a week full of love and intentional compassion. CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT: Coalition for Rainforest Nations The Coalition for Rainforest Nations assists tropical governments and communities to responsibly manage their rainforests. Healthy rainfor...
Mar 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 157
What are the bigger implications on a society where this man’s family was able to monopolize the entire power structure for generations in a way that allowed them to repeatedly commit and cover up murders? FURTHER RESOURCE INFO: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/us/murdaugh-murder-trial-timeline.html https://www.newsweek.com/who-killed-maggie-paul-murdaugh-alex-murdaugh-theories-explained-1782988 Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, ...
Mar 20, 2023•44 min•Ep. 156
Embracing both the ups and downs of becoming the person you want to be is a beautiful, unique experience. Let’s talk through how we do it (or at least try to). Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. We’re on Patreon :) ...here’s to turning meltdowns into magic!
Mar 13, 2023•27 min•Ep. 155
There has been a crazy wave of high-altitude unidentified flying objects spotted over US and Canadian airspace in the last few weeks. Whaaaaat is happening? CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT: Coalition for Rainforest Nations The Coalition for Rainforest Nations assists tropical governments and communities to responsibly manage their rainforests. Healthy rainforests protect against a changing climate, generate needed biodiversity, and provide safe habitats. CRN is one of the most impactful charities in the env...
Mar 11, 2023•25 min•Ep. 155
It's reportedly the greatest environmental disaster to ever take place on American soil...and yet it's getting alarmingly little coverage. The train derailing in East Palestine, Ohio and the catastrophic results. Let's talk about it. FURTHER RESOURCE INFO: https://www.nytimes.com/article/ohio-train-derailment.html https://www.axios.com/2023/02/13/what-we-know-about-ohio-train-derailment CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT: Coalition for Rainforest Nations The Coalition for Rainforest Nations assists tropical go...
Feb 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 154
This week we are so beyond excited to be able to share our convo with Holistic Executive Coach & Intentional Connector Katya Libin! She is the founder of Hey Mama, KL & Co, and the co-founder of Seven Pillar Love. We discuss building a world for female entrepreneurs to thrive and create their dream lives in business, mindset, emotionally, spiritually, and beyond. CHARITY/NON-PROFIT: Women With Voices Founded in New York City, Women With Voices is a registered nonprofit that provides a pl...
Feb 20, 2023•56 min•Ep. 153
It’s Valentine’s week and we’re gettin kinky! Sex & relationship therapist Shelby Terrell is back! This time we’re breaking down the 10 most popular kinks, de-stigmatizing them, and offering entry level tips if you’re curious & looking to get a little wild yourself! Further Resource Info: https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a33338854/kinks-fetish-list/ Charity/Non-Profit: Planned Parenthood - Planned Parenthood delivers vital, affordable, high-quality reproductive health care, sex educa...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 152
It’s our 150th episode!!! We couldn’t be more in love with our SOS fam, and definitely couldn’t have made it this far without you! Tune in this week as we attempt to ask each other 150 of the most bizarre rapid-fire questions! CHARITY/NON-PROFIT: Black Lives Matter Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. We’re on Patreon :) ...here’s to turning meltdowns into magic!...
Feb 06, 2023•46 min•Ep. 150
The endlessly fascinating topic of family psychology is expanded this week as we take a deep dive into birth order theories & studies. What role does this family dynamic play in who we become? FURTHER RESOURCE INFO: https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/family/birth-order-theory-insights-into-your-personality/ https://time.com/5953372/birth-order-personality-traits/ CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT Black Lives Matter Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, G...
Jan 30, 2023•35 min•Ep. 151
As per our annual tradition, our resident astrologer Jordan Shomer is back to take a look at what the stars, planets, & transits have to say about the year ahead! Spoiler alert...it's looking bright! CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT: Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood delivers vital, affordable, high-quality reproductive health care, sex education, safe, legal abortions, and information to millions of people worldwide. 2.4 million people per year are counting on Planned Parenthood. Make a generous, ta...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 149
As 2022 wraps...it's time to look back at it! We get personal with the lessons we've learned these past 12 months and open up about what we hope for in the coming 12. Some of life's most important lessons are the hardest to learn...and sometimes you need to be hit across the head with them more than once before you finally absorb them. This episode hopefully serves as an uplifting reminder to be patient with yourself and take pride in your evolution. We're not here to bombard you with New Year's...
Dec 12, 2022•41 min•Ep. 148
Every adult has an inner child. It's that small part of you that just never grew up. Why would anyone’s inner child need to be healed? Things that happen when you're young can leave an indelible mark on the psyche. This episode dives deep into the research behind this psychology, personal anecdotes, and proven steps we can all take to begin this level of self-discovery and healing. FURTHER RESOURCE INFO: What Is Inner Child Work? A Guide To Healing Your Inner Child By Tiffany Trieu https://www.m...
Dec 05, 2022•52 min•Ep. 147
One of the biggest SOS moments imaginable is having to live and share a home with someone you dislike or can't trust. This week we share some of our own personal roommate-from-hell stories that will really have you cringing along with us! CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT: Black Lives Matter: blacklivesmatter.com Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. ...here’s to turning meltdowns into magic!...
Nov 28, 2022•39 min•Ep. 146
We get allll the way into our favorite BIPOC & women-owned brands to delight everyone on your holiday gift list!! FURTHER RESOURCE INFO: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-holiday-gifts-black-owned-businesses.html https://www.thecut.com/article/gift-ideas-black-owned-businesses.html CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT: Black Lives Matter - blacklivesmatter.com Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. ...here’s to turning meltdowns in...
Nov 21, 2022•21 min•Ep. 145
What does it mean to live "in alignment"? Most of us have lost touch with our true self at some point in our lives. We were taught to forget our dreams, ignore our intuition, and follow the path we’re “supposed” to follow. How do we get back in touch with that inner knowing and allow it to guide our daily lives? CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT: Black Lives Matter - blacklivesmatter.com Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. We’re on Patre...
Nov 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 144
The general election for midterms is upon us which means, of course, another nation-wide S.O.S. moment. We break it all down into digestible pieces to help you feel informed enough to participate. FURTHER RESOURCE INFO: “Your 2022 midterms cheat sheet” By Li Zhou , Nicole Narea , and Christian Pa for Vox https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2022/9/12/23344632/midterms-2022-elections-key-house-senate-races-control-congress “What's at stake in the 2022 midterm elections?” BY ED O'KEEFE, AARON N...
Nov 07, 2022•26 min•Ep. 143
Happy Halloween, SOSers! Light the candles, huddle up with some blankets...and maybe an emotional support animal or person...and get ready for a few of the most bone-chilling true stories you've ever heard! CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT: Black Lives Matter - blacklivesmatter.com Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. We’re on Patreon :) ...here’s to turning meltdowns into magic!...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 142
Why do girls have such a notorious reputation for drama, back-stabbing, and betrayal? This week, in addition to sharing our own lifetimes of cringey mean girls memories/experiences, we pull in some verified research on the matter. Why is this even a thing?! What about the way girls are raised in this society gives birth to such manipulative, passive aggressive behavior? Why are adult women still acting this way? Tune in for allll the answers! Further Resource Info: https://www.psychologytoday.co...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 141
What is toxic masculinity exactly? We have come to realize there is actually a very significant misunderstanding of what this term actually means, and that many men are taking it to mean that masculinity is toxic …instead of understanding that it refers to the negative aspects of exaggerated masculine traits . Let’s dig deeper… FURTHER RESOURCE INFO: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/toxic-masculinity#what-it-is https://theconversation.com/the-real-problem-with-toxic-masculinity-is-that-...
Oct 17, 2022•39 min•Ep. 140
What does it mean to really forgive yourself, and how important is this to our own happiness and growth? Oftentimes, the main thing standing in our way of peace and a higher level of happiness is actually self-forgiveness. It’s usually much harder than forgiving others, and it’s easily overlooked. This week we bring the research to help us learn how to achieve this difficult feat. FURTHER RESOURCE INFO: https://positivepsychology.com/self-forgiveness/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
Oct 10, 2022•29 min•Ep. 139
Palm Springs Sustainability Director, Lindsey-Paige McCloy is back this week to shed some light on how the west coast can potentially save itself from further irreversible damage. We get into the nuances of what we can do individually, aside from what we are constantly hearing about shorter showers, etc. When you break it down into smaller pieces, it feels less daunting and we are reminded that, even though we are small individually, what we do DOES matter on a larger scale for this planet. CHAR...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 138
We put out the call and you guys answered! This week we focus specifically on the issues you wrote in about regarding the many challenges women face in modern society - everything from finances, navigating male-dominated work places, mental health and beyond. CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT: Black Lives Matter Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. We’re on Patreon :) ...here’s to turning meltdowns into magic!...
Sep 26, 2022•44 min•Ep. 137
What does it truly mean to be creative, and why do we assume creativity only applies to certain professions? Unpacking what creative living actually looks like, and undoing societal assumptions. CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT: Black Lives Matter Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. We’re on Patreon :) ...here’s to turning meltdowns into magic!
Sep 19, 2022•42 min•Ep. 136
What are the signs that the person you're dating may not be the most aligned with who you are? What are the signs that maybe they are the perfect fit? We sort through the most important things to consider when committing to another human. CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT: Black Lives Matter - blacklivesmatter.com Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. We’re on Patreon :) ...here’s to turning meltdowns into magic!...
Sep 12, 2022•35 min•Ep. 135
It's another episode where we grapple with moral dilemmas and our conscience (or lack thereof...). join us for a cringe-worthy "AITA" Reddit thread breakdown. CHARITY/ NON-PROFIT: Planned Parenthood Black Lives Matter Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospod Subscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more. ...here’s to turning meltdowns into magic!
Sep 05, 2022•54 min•Ep. 134
