Best Emily Nagoski And Amelia Nagoski Podcasts (2025)

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Navigating Holiday Gatherings With Family 1:01:32

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The holidays are coming. What do you do if you have family whose politics you abhor? Turns out it depends. Stick around to the end for Amelia’s highly specific take on The Grinch. Knitting Cult Lady: Youtube Instagram Uncultured (book) The Culting of America (pre-order!) Thought-terminating cliché Green Dot program bystander interventions: • Direct…

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Exploring Shadows and Vulnerability 1:01:25

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Turns out Emily actually does have a Shadow. And she’s a half-orc wizard. Links: The Science of Saving Your Sex Life To Maximize Your Potential, Maximize Pleasure Sign up for Emily’s mailing list How AIDS Remained an Unspoken—But Deadly—Epidemic for Years Brennan Lee Mulligan Aabria Iyengar Emily & Amelia Nagoski, Burnout - XOXO Festival (2019) Viv…

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The Bubble of Love and Connection 47:08

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Do you have a bubble of love? Do you know how to build one? Emily and Amelia discuss how they managed to do it, and how Frozen is more than just a kiddie movie. Links: Burnout FSP 2020 episode 11: The Bubble of Love The Burnout Workbook, by Amelia Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (Youtube) FSP 2020 S2 E27: Diving into the Shadow: An Introduction…

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Cozy Fall Vibes 1:24:53

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The days are getting shorter. It’s going to be colder soon. It’s time to get cozy. It’s time to get… hygge. Candles and pumpkins and cheese, oh my! Links: Books by Tricia Hersey: Rest Is Resistance We Will Rest! Nothing Much Happens podcast Neuroma Vermont Creamery Cremont Tasting History on real eggnog (Youtube)…

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Amelia and the Very, Very Expensive Month (A No-Buy Update) 58:26

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Amelia had a painfully costly month. Emily bought Crocs that look like Big Bird’s feet. But in the end, they find the true meaning of No Buy / Low Buy. Links: Danger zone (food safety) Innocence (Opera composed by Kaija Saariaho) Dyslexie Font The Big Short (film)

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Diving into the Shadow: An Introduction 58:42

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For every personality trait, there is a shadow. Emily and Amelia discuss Shadow Work and do just a touch of dream analysis. Links: Carl Jung Jungian archetypes Mapping Your Emotional Floor Plan: A comic by Erika Moen based on Come Together Jaak Panksepp 7 Primary Process Emotions⁠ (interview) Monica's Secret Closet | Friends FSP Season 2, Episode 2…

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Hair Transformations and an Intro to Hidradenitis Suppurativa 42:04

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Emily confesses to a migraine induced mullet. Amelia discusses Hidradenitis Suppurativa and effective strategies for going to a medical provider with a hypothesis and being taken seriously. (Much like the dizziness episode, we’d love to hear from you if learning about HS helps you understand something that is affecting you) Links: Hidradenitis supp…

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Lying on the Floor in Public 1:03:53

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Emily’s been confronting just how dizzy she is all the time. Emily and Amelia discuss brain stems, car accidents, and disability. If you experience some of the same issues as Emily, please drop us a line at [email protected] Links: Dizziness Handicap Inventory (PDF) Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) FSP 2025: The …

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Unmasking: Or, Masking Part Deux 1:10:28

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Amelia has thoughts about the costs (and benefits) masking, as well as being a vestigial toe. Links: Unmasking for Life by Devon Price (Recommended) Interoception Alexithymia The Autistic Burnout Workbook by Megan Anna Neff (Recommended) Extraordinary Attorney Woo Jaak Panksepp 7 Primary Process Emotions (interview) A rad comic about emotional floo…

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Amelia Has Feelings About Pride Month 43:29

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Turns out twin siblings can learn something new about each other after forty-plus years. Amelia isn’t sure if they’re allowed to go to Pride. Image: What it looks like to nap during a parade. Links: Non-binary (gender identity) Agender (gender identity) Mercury Stardust: The Trans Handy Ma'am Sweet Honey in the Rock How To Tell When We Will Die: On…

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Introduction to Dr. Donna Oriowo 1:36:24

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This week, Emily talks to Dr. Donna Oriowo about Donna's new book, "Drink Water and Mind Your Business." Donna will change your life. tl; dr: Other people may have more than you, but they are not WORTH more than you. Drink Water & Mind Your Business: A Black Woman’s Guide to Unlearning the BS & Healing Self-Esteem by Dr. Donna Oriowo Buy Donna's bo…

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The Magic Trick of Transcendence 1:05:02

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Transcendence! (Or as we call it, “The magic trick.”) It’s for everybody. Unless you’re not ready. Emily and Amelia discuss. Come Together (by Emily) Chapter 12: The Magic Trick Audiobook on Audible Signed paperbacks at Book Moon The Neurobiology of “We” by Daniel J. Siegel Entrainment “The Mere Co-Presence: Synchronization of Autonomic Signals and…

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The Car Accident Experience 48:07

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Emily had a car accident. Emily is safe and not hurt, but her car has seen better days. She was able to use what she learned writing Burnout, as well as other books and therapy to help with recovery. Let's talk about neuroplastic pain and the stress response cycle. (Do you subscribe to Emily's newsletter? ⁠You can sign up here for free⁠.) Links: FS…

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Food Again. This Time, It’s Personal? 1:11:05

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Emily and Amelia talk food: Episode 3. This time it’s about food restrictions and why you might choose not to eat certain foods. No Sith were Revenged in the making of this podcast. tl;dr Make the best choices you can with the resources you have. You’re absolutely allowed to try restrictions on your food, to find out what works for you. You're also…

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No-Buy Low-Buy Update 1:02:59

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⁠⁠⁠Amelia is doing Youtube Lives again starting this Friday @4pm eastern!⁠⁠⁠ (From now until the end of the Murderbot show.) It’s hard not to shop when the things you rely on are discontinued or out of stock. Hashtag Supply Chain. Let’s see how Amelia’s been managing. None of these are affiliate links: ⁠IKEA ARTBUSKE cactus watering can⁠ ⁠Derma E T…

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Introduction to Food (and Body Acceptance) 55:48

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You need to pinky swear you listened to the previous episode before you listen to this one. We’re trusting you. Links: Season 2, Episode 2: We’re Stronger Than the Fire Lebanon Bologna (Sausagepedia) Episode 41: The Bikini-Industrial Complex Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes Every Time Brennan Has Talked About Loving Heavy Food [Compilatio…

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Introduction to Body Image and Beauty Standards 1:16:25

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We're going to talk about food and nutrition next week. But first, we need to talk about beauty. Spoiler warning: You're beautiful. Links: Amelia is doing Youtube Lives again starting this Friday @4pm eastern! (From now until the end of Murderbot.) Bob the Drag Queen ⭐️ Drink Water and Mind Your Business by Dr. Donna Oriowo ⭐️ (Emily loves this boo…

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Understanding Disability Etiquette 58:29

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Amelia leads this week, reflecting on what it’s like to be disabled in public. They’ve got some really helpful rules for everyone who wants to help. tl;dr When it comes to helping, ask first. And listen to what they need. There’s a bit of Disney, too.

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The Art and Science of Disney Adulting 1:26:24

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Your Something Larger can be anything. Even Captain Phasma. And especially Chewbacca. Time for a little escapism this week. Not a Disney fan? It’s OK. It all maps out to ventral spaces, Polyvagal Theory and accessibility, too. Content warning for a tragic but not graphic story of an accident at the resort from about 53 - 56 min. Links: Latchkey kid…

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Introduction to Food and Body Awareness 47:58

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tl;dr The one rule you really need to follow when you eat food is: Listen to your body. There you go. Hope you’ll still listen to the episode. PS: Amelia is still going live on Youtube on Fridays @4pm eastern: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@feministsurvivalproject⁠ Links: FutureCanoe (Youtube) BlackForager (Youtube) Internet Shaquille (Youtube) What Coo…

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Goals 101: Why Amelia Failed No Buy Low Buy 46:52

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Let’s talk about what makes a good goal. Amelia kind of biffed on No Buy Low Buy, but in the service of owning enough clothing to leave the house without looking like a hobo. Maybe it’s OK to not be a minimalist in all things? Definitely stick around to the VERY end. PS: Amelia is still going live on Youtube on Fridays @4pm eastern: https://www.you…

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The Problem With Hope 1:28:34

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If hope is your reason to do nothing, that’s delusion. But what is hope? Do you need it? The second half of the episode gets a little dark, but hopefully it’ll be helpful to hear. Help is available right away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALK - website Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 - website Links: FS…

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Decluttering Momentum and the Doom Box 1:11:28

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Do you have a box of stuff you've carried between moves and never dealt with? Yeah, I totally don't have 100 of those. This week, Amelia declutters a Dreaded Doom Box. And then Emily and Amelia go a little deeper on decluttering. Today! Amelia is going live on Youtube on Fridays starting, February 21 @ 4pm eastern. Follow here: https://www.youtube.…

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No Buy Low Buy 1:00:29

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Emily and Amelia are both doing some variation on low-buy/no-buy this year. There are many good reasons to do so, and many good ways to make it work for you. All that and bonus toaster oven and kitchen counter commiseration! Amelia is going live on Youtube starting next Friday, February 21 @ 4pm eastern. Follow here. Links: Project for Awesome Wax …

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Elon Musk Does Not Have Asperger's and Neither Do We 51:02

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Amelia takes the lead this week with a history of Autism and how it’s intertwined with Fascism. It gets dark, but not explicit. Links: Asperger's Children: The Origins of Autism in Nazi Vienna FSP 2020 Episode 03: Human Giver Syndrome This American Life: 81 words Hannah Gadsby: Douglas Emily’s NYT profile…

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Introduction to Decluttering and Cozy Spaces 1:18:26

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You probably have too much stuff. Most of us have too much stuff. And that’s not even taking into account the emotions we feel about having too much stuff. Luckily, Emily has done the research. Let’s make your space more ventral. Links: Saturn Ion (Wikipedia) FSP 2025 Season 2, Episode 4: Polyvagal 101 Freshwave (the stuff in the buckets) Dana K. W…

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Mask Off 1:22:42

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Everyone masks to make it easier to live in the world. Emily and Amelia discuss theirs, and have some insights about times when things were particularly difficult. Content warning, there are some dark thoughts and mentions of suicidal ideation in the form of a Zombie Leprechaun around the 50 minute mark. No one was harmed. Please take care. Editor’…

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Take Your Time 55:55

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Who in your life gives you the permission and support to take the time that you need? If you can’t think of anyone else, let it be us. Links: Cynthia Erivo sings I'm Here - The Color Purple (The pose is at about 4:40) Cynthia Erivo sings "I'm Here" for the final time on Broadway Emily’s TED talk - The truth about unwanted arousal Confidence and joy…

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Enough tho 47:42

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You are enough. Because all you can be is 100% of who you are. But you’re also filled with tiny organisms that fart. Links: Burnout (our book) Starling murmuration 2020 (youtube video) High Conflict by Amanda Ripley My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem Coca-Cola's 'Hilltop' Ad ("I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing") (youtube) Brandon Sanderson'…

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Polyvagal 101 1:07:28

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Dorsal. Sympathetic. Ventral. It’s all about your nervous system’s sense of safety. Links: Vagus Nerve Exteroception Interoception Our Polyvagal World: How Safety and Trauma Change Us by Stephen W. Porges and Seth Porges Deb Dana's website - includes definitions of Polyvagal Theory terms Glimmers Borders Books and Music (RIP) FSP2020 episode 58: Ho…

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Gender: It Begins 1:07:45

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Turns out you can be identical twins and experience gender really differently from one another. Emily and Amelia discuss. Content warning: There’s some talk about fascism and Mussolini’s sex life. Links: Come Together - The Gender Mirage (chapter 10) Kakistocracy Sari van Anders Anne Fausto-Sterling ALOK Will and Harper (Netflix show)…

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We're Stronger Than the Fire 53:25

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Let it burn. Links: Paradise Square (musical) Joaquina Kalukango – "Let It Burn" (75th Tony Awards Performance) on Youtube (This is the performance we talk about in the episode.) New York City draft riots The "This is Fine" dog by KC Green, who is a real person who actually created the cartoon. KC sells official "This is Fine" dog stuff on Topatoco…

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FSP: Zombie Apocalypse Edition 50:32

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Emily and Amelia are back. Maybe this will help you like it helps them. Links: Finding steady ground Nothing Much Happens podcast: Softly Softly Sleep Sound with Richard Armitage (Audible) Words to Win By podcast The New Jim Crow (book) A Force More Powerful Bringing Down a Dictator In 2017, “Joy Policing” Can Go Fuck Itself by Emily BURNOUT: Do Yo…

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An Alternative to Hope (From Emily) 15:03

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An Alternative to Hope: Or, The Secret Medicine for When the Thing With Feathers Stop Singing I was inspired to make this video obviously because of John Green’s June 25th video, where he talks about taking a break from making videos because: depression, and he concludes with his familiar assurance that despair is a lie, hopelessness is a lie, that…

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The Come As You Are podcast 24:16

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The Come As You Are podcast was a 8-episode miniseries. It's over now, but maybe you haven't heard it yet? Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon And everywhere else you get podcasts!

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Tell me how to be, by Neel Patel 41:42

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WE'RE BACK!! And we got an incredible book discussion for you on "Tell me how to be" by Neel Patel. Tell me how to be is a story about Akash, an Indian American who lives in LA. He feels an immense shame and guilt about being gay. When his mother tells him she is selling the family home, Akash must return to Illinois to confront his demons and the …

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Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, by Amelia & Emily Nagoski 48:54

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We are back after a long break! Our first book of season 3 is Burnout: The secret to unlocking the stress cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions, and live a more joyful life…

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Author Interview: Soniah Kamal (Unmarriageable) 28:13

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In this episode, we are in conversation with Soniah Kamal, a Pakistani-American writer who is the author of two novels: An Isolated Incident and Unmarriageable. We talk about Jane Austen's classic, the South Asian culture, and the many parallels between the book and real-life, writing life, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas…

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Unmarriageable, by Soniah Kamal 32:02

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Our episode today is full of laughs! We discuss our favorite and not-so-favorite characters from #SoniahKamal's retelling of #PrideAndPrejudice, called #Unmarriageable. This Pakistani spin on the #JaneAusten classic is hilarious, witty, and thought-provoking at the same time. Listen now to hear us discuss the many parallels between this book and th…

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Nadia Hashimi (Author Interview) 29:36

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In today's episode, Daman and Khyati talk to Nadia Hashimi about her latest book Sparks like Stars, the stereotypes that both readers and writers can perpetuate, the current situation in Afghanistan with its impact on Afghans all over the world, and more. www.browngirlsread.com - instagram.com/browngirlsreadpod - twitter.com/browngirlsread1 - linkt…

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Sparks like Stars, by Nadia Hashimi 18:20

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In this episode, Daman & Khyati discuss Nadia Hashimi's latest novel: Sparks like Stars, along with the current situation and history of Afghanistan. www.browngirlsread.com - instagram.com/browngirlsreadpod - twitter.com/browngirlsread1 - linktr.ee/browngirlsread --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/browngirlsread/me…

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Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson 40:09

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In this episode, Daman & Khyati discuss the complexities of caste in India and racism in America, and how they are the two sides of the same coin. This discussion brings up several important issues, including the gatekeeping by dominant castes, normalized yet unfair behaviors, and also how understanding this framework allows us to understand other …

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Braving the Wilderness, by Brene Brown 20:16

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In this episode, Daman & Khyati discuss what braving and wilderness mean to them, and our common human journey to find belonging. They also touch upon the loneliness that immigrants face, the lack of belonging kids feel in South Asian families, and more! About the book: In Braving the Wilderness, Brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an …

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63: How to Listen to Your Body (Addendum) 46:10

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Is Emily Amelia's Loki Variant or is Amelia *Emily's* Loki Variant?? Sometimes your body lies to you, so it’s very on theme that it turns out we lied about this series ending last week. Mild spoilers for Loki, if you are planning to watch it. ********** LINKS: Loki Neuroplastic pain Polyvagal Theory The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body i…

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62: How to Listen to Your Body: Part Five 53:02

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The epic conclusion! It’s about using your imagination to listen to your body. Emily and Amelia bring it all home. ********** LINKS: Episode 58: How to Listen to Your Body, Part One (guest starring Allegra) Emily and Amelia on Brené Brown’s “Unlocking Us” Rumi’s “A Story is Like Water” Come As You Are (signed by Emily) What I Talk About When I Talk…

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The Courage to Be Disliked, by Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi 22:06

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In this episode, Daman & Khyati discuss the inferiority complex that social media brings, trauma and its role in shaping lives, the importance of separation of tasks in a parent-child relationship, how meaning and purpose have the power to get us out of depression and the lows of life, and several other things come up as they talk, such as Elon Mus…

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61: How to Listen to Your Body: Part Four 50:42

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Emily and Amelia start by talking about your body’s sense of proprioception, but wind up taking a journey into imagination. ************ LINKS: Proprioception YOKE: MY YOGA OF SELF ACCEPTANCE (book) Underbelly Yoga Singing Redefined by Walter C. Foster FSP episode 36: Embrace Tiger Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle: Penguin Random H…

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Carry On Warrior, by Glennon Doyle 16:00

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In this episode, hosts Daman Tiwana & Khyati Thakur discuss birthdays and the crazy love some people have for their special day, relationships & intimacy, addiction & alcoholism in South Asia, with Glennon Doyle's Carry On Warrior: An inspirational, sidesplittingly funny exploration of the power of living with love, forgiveness, and honesty. If you…

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60: How to Listen to Your Body, Part Three 43:01

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You’re aware of how the external world affects your internal experience. What’s next? Nonjudgment is a big part of it. Emily and Amelia discuss interoception. ************ LINKS: Interoception Underbelly Yoga Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle: Penguin Random House Amazon Feel free to drop us a line! See you soon. feministsurvivalpro…

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59: How to Listen to Your Body, Part Two 56:23

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It took Amelia years to realize feelings were real and to listen to her own body. This week, she and Emily explain the way to get started to Amelia’s 17-year-old self.) ********** LINKS: “Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can walk.” Observational Distance Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle: Penguin Random H…