Best Eeda Pod Podcasts (2025)

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Encore: A Starting Place to Learn About Pride & the Queer Community 58:45

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5h ago58:45

58:45

This week, we have an encore of last year’s Queer 101 episode! Mentioned on the show: Bookshop Affiliate Storefront (links below are affiliate) Become a patron! Patreon.com/eedapod Subscribe to the ongoing Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Newsletter Resources mentioned can be found here. Find the full show notes and official transcript o…

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Halfway Check-in: Progress, Pride, and Practical Advice 39:35

12d ago39:35

39:35

In this episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice," Patricia and Nicole discuss their mid-year review of personal goals, emphasizing decluttering and strengthening community connections. They offer book recommendations for Pride Month, focusing on LGBTQ+ history and resources. The hosts also share what's currently bringing them joy,…

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Taking What's Best: A Guide to Self-Help 26:32

26d ago26:32

26:32

In this episode of “Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice,” Patricia and Nicole discuss how to read self-help effectively. They delve into their views on self-help books, highlighting the trap of constant improvement and sharing methods for effectively integrating helpful insights into daily life. They discuss the importance of discerning v…

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Overachiever Syndrome: The Endless Pursuit of Doing More 22:38

1M ago22:38

22:38

This episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice" features hosts Patricia and Nicole discussing recent events they attended, such as a Parliament-Funkadelic concert and an immersive theater experience about the Compton's Cafeteria Riot. They then delve into the concept of "doing enough," exploring personal feelings of inadequacy despi…

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Creating and Queering Rituals of Connection 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

In this episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice," Patricia and Nicole discuss the importance of rituals of connection in building and maintaining relationships. They share examples from their own lives, highlighting how deliberate and consistent efforts can strengthen bonds with partners, friends, and colleagues. Additionally, the…

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Facing Feelings: Embracing Big Emotions with Curiosity 31:52

2M ago31:52

31:52

In this episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice," Patricia and Nicole recount their recent trip to New York City, where they celebrated Patricia's birthday by seeing a couple musicals and spending quality time with old friends. They also discuss the importance of embracing and understanding one’s own emotions, despite the discomfo…

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Encore: We Need to Talk About Misinformation and Disinformation 37:50

3M ago37:50

37:50

Hi everyone! Patricia and Nicole were in New York celebrating Patricia's birthday when EEDA Pod recording usually happens. So this week, we're giving you an encore of an older episode that is still, unfortunately, incredibly relevant. Full show notes and transcript are available at https://eedapod.com/we-need-to-talk-about-misinformation-and-disinf…

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Finding Joy in the Everyday - Tips for Adding Novelty 23:36

3M ago23:36

23:36

In this episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice," Patricia and Nicole discuss the importance of novelty and trying new experiences to enhance quality of life. They share personal anecdotes about exploring new foods, stores, and activities while acknowledging the privilege and accessibility that can impact one's ability to do so. T…

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Revisiting Goals? In THIS Economy? Focusing on Purpose & Joy 38:49

4M ago38:49

38:49

In this episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice, Patricia and Nicole discuss their progress (or not) on various 2025 goals and intentions, including decluttering, therapy, and being more social. The episode wraps up with reflections on the importance of revisiting goals with curiosity and adjusting them to better serve one’s curren…

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Community Building: Skills and Resources You Didn't Know You Had 31:32

4M ago31:32

31:32

In this episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice, Patricia and Nicole continue to focus on the importance of community and resource-sharing. They emphasize thinking expansively about who comprises one’s community and the diverse skills and privileges individuals can leverage to support each other. The hosts also share personal anecd…

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Survival, Solidarity, and Simple Pleasures 34:54

5M ago34:54

34:54

In this heartfelt episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice," Patricia and Nicole discuss recent events, including their experiences at the Oakland Museum of California White Elephant Sale, and emphasize the importance of caring for ourselves during troubling times. They share their anger and grief over the current socio-political c…

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Embracing the Flaws of Imperfect Actions 21:14

5M ago21:14

21:14

In this episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice," Patricia and Nicole discuss the recent (and ongoing) Southern California wildfires and emphasize the importance of community-driven support in times of crisis. They also talk about the significance of taking small, sometimes imperfect actions to contribute positively to societal is…

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Cultivating Community & Embracing Hope in 2025 31:46

6M ago31:46

31:46

This week on "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice," Patricia and Nicole reflect on their holiday experiences and their plans for the new year, including decluttering and setting realistic, hopefully achievable goals. They discuss their Patreon plans, the importance of building community, and share personal anecdotes about their accountabi…

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Deck the Halls with Unwanted Fowl 8:45

6M ago8:45

8:45

In this short episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice," hosts Patricia and Nicole celebrate various winter holidays, discuss the absurdity of the "12 Days of Christmas" song, and offer ways for listeners to support the podcast through Patreon or by sharing it with others. They touch on the mixed feelings people may have about the …

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Wrapping Up the Year: Marshmallows, Musicals, and Memories 36:34

7M ago36:34

36:34

In this reflective year-end episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice, hosts Patricia and Nicole look back on their achievements and lessons learned from 2024, sharing highlights like their marshmallow-making traditions and their social escapades, including the Wicked movie and a Ren Faire visit. They discuss the challenges and succe…

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Best Books We Read in 2024 42:05

7M ago42:05

42:05

This week, Nicole is back! Patricia and Nicole talk a bit about what has been keeping them grounded post-election and then they talk about some of the best books they read in 2024. Tons of book recommendations in this episode! Small correction: Tomes & Tea is a quartet. In the show we say it is a trilogy. Now we’re even more excited! Mentioned on t…

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Post-Election Thoughts & Advice 10:26

7M ago10:26

10:26

This week, Patricia checks in about initial feelings after the election and offers a few bits of advice on where to focus your energy first. Mentioned on the show: Bookshop Affiliate Storefront Should We Expect Black Women to Save the U.S.? via EEDA Pod Find the full show notes and official transcript on our website: eedapod.com Become a patron! Pa…

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Taking Care On Election Day & Communicating Hard Things 34:00

8M ago34:00

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This week we share our plans for taking care of ourselves during election day as well as some communication advice around hard subjects. We also talk about a completely bananas book we’ve both recently read. Mentioned on the show: Bookshop Affiliate Storefront Wicked [Movie Tie-In]: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Magu…

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Advice for the Coming Election/Holiday/Winter Season 28:07

8M ago28:07

28:07

This week we chat about how we can prepare for the next few months. The end of the year can be difficult and complicated for some of us, and anxiety-inducing for most of us. The time change, the election, the holidays, and winter are creeping up on us quickly so we offer some ideas on how to make this time of year less stressful and maybe even a li…

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The Impossibility of Being Perfectly Ethical 39:08

9M ago39:08

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This week we chat about how it is impossible to be fully ethical consumers under capitalism, colonialism, patriarchy, and white supremacy. These systems are actually dependent on unethical practices. Folks on the left can absolutely tie ourselves in knots trying to make every single choice be “the right one.” We also talk about the weird (and gross…

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Why and How To Ask For What You Want 37:15

9M ago37:15

37:15

This week we chat about some of the reasons it can be so hard to ask for what we want. We talk about the importance of asking for what you want and even offer some ideas on how to get better at asking for what you want. Mentioned on the show: Bookshop Affiliate Storefront Mobilize.us [Verb] Like There’s Nobody Watching via EEDA Pod Relationship Adv…

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Ways to Think About Time Anxiety 32:43

10M ago32:43

32:43

This week talk about time anxiety, specifically in the ways we’ve been seeing it show up in our own lives. There are many ways that time anxiety can show up and we discuss the stress of feeling like there’s never enough time to do what we want to do, delaying joy in order to do the “shoulds” first, and all-too-common “I just have to get through thi…

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A Medley of Best Advice 40:50

10M ago40:50

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This week we share a mélange, a medley, a menagerie, a veritable smorgasbord of some of our favorite advice. Some of it is great advice and some of the advice is a bit dubious and your mileage may vary! Mentioned on the show: Bookshop Affiliate Storefront Are we braver in cyberspace? Social media anonymity enhances moral courage via ScienceDirect F…

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Should We Expect Black Women to Save the U.S.? 33:28

11M ago33:28

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Many of our fellow left-leaning folks have been shouting phrases like, “Black women will save us” and “Listen to Black women.” In today’s show, we dig in and discuss some of the many issues of these well-intended phrases. We also talk about the unique way in which we aim to disrupt self-help in a way that can connect activism to the self-help space…

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We Need to Talk About Misinformation and Disinformation 37:50

11M ago37:50

37:50

It’s an election year and these internet streets are wild! This week, we give a 101 on misinformation and disinformation. We define the terms and talk about ways we each can identify misinformation and disinformation. We also offer many resources to further learn how to identify misinformation and disinformation and how to talk to friends and famil…

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Community Care is Self Care 35:42

12M ago35:42

35:42

Patricia and Nicole talk about the quickening descent forcing us further into conservatism in the United States and beyond and some advice on what we can all do right now to feel less hopeless. This episode is related to EEDA Newsletter Vol 5, Iss 14: Some Ideas on What To Do Now Mentioned on the show: Patricia on The Best Advice Show The Parable o…

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Some Coming Out Advice for Pride Month 43:14

12M ago43:14

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Patricia and Nicole offer some coming out advice for folks who are queer and haven’t yet shared it (and want to). We share some of our own coming out process and talk about what decisions we made and why. We also talk about what was useful and what things went a little sideways in our coming out process, including some incredibly awkward situations…

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A Starting Place to Learn About Pride & the Queer Community 1:05:07

1y ago1:05:07

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Patricia and Nicole give a Queer 101 for straight folks who want to learn more about Pride and the queer community but don’t know where to start. We examine and define the initialism 2SLGBTQIA+ and offer some tips on supporting queer friends, family, and coworkers. Some folks are intimidated when searching the web for basic information on the queer…

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What You Can Do if You Think You Have ADHD 1:17:27

1y ago1:17:27

1:17:27

Patricia and Nicole help demystify seeking an ADHD diagnosis, provide information to help you decide if seeking an ADHD diagnosis is right for you, and discuss how to seek an ADHD diagnosis. We talk about what may happen during ADHD testing, the validity of online ADHD testing, and what the different steps may be to seeking an ADHD diagnosis. We al…

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How to Find a Therapist, Especially if You're Queer or BIPOC 1:09:45

1y ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Patricia and Nicole share advice on how to find a therapist that is right for you regardless of your identity with added advice for folks who are queer and/or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Finding a therapist can be inaccessible, difficult, and overwhelming, and in this episode we try to demystify and simplify the process. We offer no…

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Relationship Advice for All Types 52:27

1y ago52:27

52:27

Patricia and Nicole chat about their upcoming wedding anniversary and share their tradition of rereading their vows every year. They talk about how the ways in which their vows have helped them maintain their romantic relationship and how they have been really useful in friendships and family relationships, too. It’s a bit of queer relationship adv…

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Library Love Letter, Part Two 56:02

1y ago56:02

56:02

Patricia and Nicole are back to continue their chat about how effing rad public libraries are. They share some of the free online resources that they’ve encountered through public libraries and go down a lot of rabbit holes. Mentioned on the show: Hila Gelato Octavia Lab at the Los Angeles Public Library Gideon the Ninth (Locked Tomb Series) by Tam…

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Library Love Letter, Part One 48:12

1y ago48:12

48:12

Patricia and Nicole chat about how effing rad public libraries are and share some of the free in-person resources that they’ve encountered at their local libraries. There are so many amazing things available at some public libraries that they had to cut this library love letter into multiple episodes. Mentioned on the show: Move Over, Melvil! Momen…

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[Verb] Like There's Nobody Watching 49:41

1+ y ago49:41

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Patricia and Nicole chat about imposter syndrome, how many of us underestimate our abilities, bartending, and high ropes courses. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice “Volume 2, Issue 1: You Can Do the Thing” Mentioned on the show: Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo The Seven Necessar…

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All Hail Snail Mail! 54:23

1+ y ago54:23

54:23

Patricia and Nicole chat about all the wonderful things sending and receiving snail mail has to offer as well as some of the common things holding folks back from this super effective relationship-building activity. They also make a special announcement for the first 60 Patreon subscribers! This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubi…

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Burnout is Not Your Fault 31:46

1+ y ago31:46

31:46

Patricia and Nicole chat about the not-so-secret primary causes of burnout and what you can (and can’t) do about it. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Volume 1, Issue 5: Prepping for Meltdowns, Volume 3, Issue 18: On Burnout and Individual Responsibility, and Volume 4, Issue 7: Filling the Well Mentioned on the sh…

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Everyone Deserves Help (Except for Me) 42:19

1+ y ago42:19

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Patricia and Nicole chat about the complexities and pitfalls of being socialized to always be helpful or useful but to never ask for or need help themselves. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Volume 1, Issue 2: On Being Helpful & Being Helped Mentioned on the show: How Long 'Til Black Future Month?: Stories by N. …

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Any Knife Can Be a Throwing Knife if You Believe in Yourself 49:54

1+ y ago49:54

49:54

Patricia and Nicole chat about how learning a skill and becoming proficient at something often has little to do with having the newest, fanciest instruments and gear. They also discuss recognizing and celebrating wins, especially outside of the typical heteronormative social structure. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious A…

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We Do Not Dream of Labor 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

35:44

Patricia and Nicole chat about the common pressure to link people’s identities and worth to their jobs and ways in which they are rallying against it for themselves. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Vol 1, Issue 18: I Do Not Have a Dream Job Mentioned on the show: The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work by…

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2023, Looking Back, & Looking Forward 46:05

1+ y ago46:05

46:05

Patricia and Nicole chat about what they learned this year, how they approach setting goals, and dare to have some ambitions for 2024. Note: We talk about food we want to make and eat on the show. There is no mention of diet or food restriction other than less-frequent iced coffee. Mentioned on the show: Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice:…

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Spell Slot Theory 33:40

1+ y ago33:40

33:40

Patricia and Nicole chat about how they mash up terms borrowed from chronic illness explanations and Dungeons & Dragons. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Volume 1, Issue 6: Running Low on Spell Slots Mentioned on the show: My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand The Woman In Me by Britney Spears “The Spoon Theory” …

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There's No Such Thing as 5-Star Cereal 40:16

1+ y ago40:16

40:16

Patricia and Nicole chat about perfectionism and it probably isn’t the first time! Of course, Patricia also talks about books and offers her ruminations on André 3000’s recent album. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Volume 1, Issue 7: 5 Stars Mentioned on the show: New Blue Sun, album by André 3000 Drop the Ball:…

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Breaking Rules 32:05

1+ y ago32:05

32:05

Patricia and Nicole chat about why they’re making a self-help podcast. They dig into the arbitrary rules we make up for ourselves and how they are completely unnecessary and sometimes a bit too oppressive. This episode is based on Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Volume 1, Issue 1: On Making and Breaking Rules Resource mentioned: Forest …

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Welcome to the EEDA Pod! 3:05

1+ y ago3:05

3:05

We are finally making a podcast based on the popular Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Newsletter! Patricia Elzie-Tuttle shares resources and self-help for the rest of us who are more interested in lying down than leaning in. She is joined by her co-host and wife Nicole and you can learn more at eedapod.com.…